I don't know of a better place where the people are more competitive than Codeforces, so I am asking here: is developing games more competitive than playing them?

I think I won't be the only one who has depression from time to time. So, maybe CPs, with whom I would definitely have common things, can give me some advice on how you fight against depression and what you are doing while being depressed. I usually play chess, but it's not helping much.

Sorry for the not relevant blog about algorithms and competitions, but maybe fighting against yourself is not a less competitive thing.

I am interested if there is any chess community of CPs somewhere ( on Reddit, or Quora) and if there are friendly inside tournaments between them on chess.com or lichess.org. If there is one, let me know.

Who are IOI 2020 participants? Has anyone already made a list of them? If so where can I find it? Else, comment your country's IOI team's handles.

UPD: Many thanks to kostka for his effort

Tomorrow I have the last day before IOI team selection tests, I don't have much chance but it's still not zero. I believe my main problem is that I often come up with wrong solutions and spend lots of time on it. Also, I can't sleep well the night before so I find it hard to concentrate during the contest. Any tips how to avoid these types of problems? And how do you spend last days before important contests?

It's so weird people can't write contest well and then they just give up. It's easy: if you fail just have a look at this editorial.

I think when everything is over, there will remain the phrase: " Corona effect". Because of the increased number of users and participants on every platform.

IZHO is on the door.

If anyone has information about the mirror please share with us.

P.S. Please add missing participants and predictions here in the comment section.

I was wondering is there any way I can see my contribution history? Or just max/min of it?

• Do personal problems motivate or affect you? ( How can I use them as my advantage if possible? )
• What helps you concentrate better?
• Should you rest during 5-hour contest?
• Should you look at leaderboard?
• What is the time after you should change to the next problem?

Please share your opinion, knowledge and experience.

Look at these solutions: This one and this one . Is not it cheating? MikeMirzayanov what are you going to do against this?

I think saba2000 or Benq will win. Write your opinion in comments!

Who is your favourite codeforce's blogger and why?