Yesterday formidablechief27 posted a blog upon reaching the Candidate Master and tried to dig for fame from the CodeForces Community. I was happy seeing it at first but after going through his last 2 previous contests, I found something unusual in his submissions and somewhat similar to what was being used by the cheaters during the last 2 contests.
Codeforces Round 968 Div 2
(https://mirror.codeforces.com/contest/2003/submission/278090340) -> A skipped solution for Problem D2 of a cheater
(https://mirror.codeforces.com/contest/2003/submission/278166893) -> formidablechief27 code
You can check its just the same code transformed from C++ to Java
Codeforces Round 967 Div 2
(https://mirror.codeforces.com/contest/2001/submission/277363370) -> Another skipped solution of the same cheater and being uphack
(https://mirror.codeforces.com/contest/2001/submission/277400152) -> formidablechief27 code
As the hacking period of this contest was already finished before, I tried the same hack generation on formidablechief27 code in my local system and guess what, it also did TLE, like the most of the cheaters who used the same logic for that problem D. Also the skipped user (a newbie) submitted the same code 1 hour earlier than formidablechief27. So it clearly proves that formidablechief27 got the plagiarized code from somewhere like many of those cheaters in that contest and he submitted it after converting it to Java from C++.
Its quite weird, how did he have the audacity to write a blog on reaching Candidate Master and teaching on YouTube for fame after knowing the truth himself of being cheating in the last 2 contests (who knows maybe many more). Now he has deleted his blog after seeing that many users would identify his cheat activity.
I would request MikeMirzayanov and zltzlt to look upon this and give the cheater the desired punishment that he deserves.
Lol reminds me of this. All he had to do was keep his mouth shut.
but in this case it just seems weird lol why would a guy trying to cheat literally solve 2000 problems for 2 years
Thing is he is a legit expert. But cheated for candidate master. Don't get it twisted, he's probably still good. But his last 3 contests were fishy.
Wtf bro :(
YES I won't deny him being a legit expert but definitely not a CM
People who are following me since months very well know that i didnt cheat
There are hundreds of submissions and ofc, two people can have the same logic
I wouldnt grind for 2 years everyday solving 2000 problems, if i wanted to cheat
So please, respectfully take your words back
Sorry mate, but there are not 2 but more than 200 such users <3
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Even I can't screenshot all of them lol
1935 problems solved with like 1500 of those being <= 1500 rated. Not quite convincing for me.
And suddenly he solves 14 pretests passed for Problem F Div 2 rated 2900+. Isn't it just quite enough to understand that its a cheat. Because there is not a big break in between that we can expect such a spike.
Just look at my solution for F before u make any stupid accusations
Please, teach us on Youtube about how you went to pretest 14 on F within 15 minutes, while jiangly took 30 minutes
If these accusations are taken back ill show it.
Anyways i supposed my solution to TLE Try looking at my code before defaming someones hard work
Its impossible for anyone who is 1800 to understand and pass 14 pretests for problem F 2900+ rated and also code it in 15 minutes and submit it, not even for jiangly. This is just impossible. Why are we further discussing anything? He is a liar and a cheater. He can't just accept his fault. Else he is faster than jiangly, lol <3
MikeMirzayanov
are you actually retarded? did you even look at his F submission before saying this?
he just implemented a bruteforce (which is also bugged), it would go on to TLE later on anyways because its complexity is 2^n. Every test upto 14 (and probably even beyond) has very small n. Please take a look before accusing someone.
I have no clue whether he cheated or not, but calling out his F situation is hilarious
I just didn't focus on that, also the content inside he wrote for the problem F
Why didnt ? Always want to blame without even knowing what are u writing
you mentioned it in like 3 different comments already
agree, the rank he got, is not exceptional, he has similar ranks even earlier, so baseless accusation
Why are you focusing on that, it's a very obvious bruteforce solution, anyone can write it in 15 minutes. But this does look very suspicious, has "if (ans[i] == -1) length++;" line which does nothing and looks very similar to this.
yeah the guy is obviously cheating
shame he didnt get caught till now
It’s disheartening to see accusations of cheating being thrown around so easily. Before making any assumptions, it's crucial to consider that similar logic or code implementations might appear across different submissions, especially for well-known algorithms or common problem-solving approaches. Just because two codes are similar doesn’t automatically mean that one has copied from the other.
Formidablechief27 has been a dedicated member of the community and has demonstrated growth over time. In addition to his coding achievements, he is also the founder of AlgoChief and has taught countless students, including myself, Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA). His contributions to the community and his role in mentoring others make him a perfect candidate to reach the level of Candidate Master.
I would request MikeMirzayanov and zltzlt to reconsider the situation, taking into account the positive impact he has had on the community, and thoroughly review all aspects before making any judgments. Let’s focus on maintaining a supportive and constructive environment in the community.
Its quite obvious you learnt a lot from him. I expected a cheater support a cheater <3
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Keep the discussion respectful and avoid making baseless assumptions and stay in your limits. Also, how did you manage to become a Specialist so quickly, with your ranking always increasing despite fewer attempts? If you wish to discuss this further, feel free to share your details, and we can meet to talk it out. Let’s focus on constructive dialogue rather than throwing around pointless accusations OA Helper. Do want me to share all the transactions you have done should I share all the frauds Done by you on this platform?
Maybe I'm an alt of a Master <3 maybeeeee... who knows... at least I didn't cheat
Using an alt is also cheating for ur kind information
Wow, the GPT use is crazy.... come on, could you not at least make it less blatant?
GPT is no longer capable of solving these problems. Nowadays, problems are more complex, and thanks to the problem-setters, we are getting good-quality problems. Even when I am learning, and asking gpt to explain me how to solve a codeforces problem, gpt is unable to help, forcing me to go on youtube for video solutions
bruh I meant cbcole12's comment was written with ChatGPT... There's nothing wrong with using chatgpt in Codeforces contests, it's allowed.
wait. how do you know that? and using gpt in contests? wtf! only using gpt to just check some in build methods of a language is ok
It's just so funny to point out just someone by a similar solution.Reaching Candidate Master isn’t luck or cheating it’s hard work. Similar solutions happen in competitive programming. Let’s not undermine someone's dedication without solid proof.
Last night I also went through his contest history and found out he could only solve 2 problems from previous Div 2's. I got kind of suspicious, but thought maybe he got lucky and solved 5 in this round.
Yes Problem F is rated 2900+ on CLIST. Its impossible for an Expert to suddenly even pass 14 pretests on it without ever practicing any 2400+ problem. And we all know that Problem F solution was also leaked.
Did u even look at my solution of F before making such accusations ???
How do you know the solution was leaked? Were you involved in some way? Accusations like these are serious, and it’s important to have solid proof before making such claims. Also, underestimating someone’s ability to solve a problem based on their rank isn't fair. People can improve, and unexpected successes can happen. Let’s keep the discussion focused on facts and maintain respect in the community. Don't talk rubbish or if you wish to continue your pointless argument let's meet I'll teach you how to stay in your limits which your parents might have forgotten to teach you, I won't interact any further with you as you don't have the balls to share your info if you wish to continue this you can you're as useless as others and as fraud as othere cheating others into paying them and giving them wrong solutios I see you've bought your entire team here in this chat which shows the level of jealousy you guys have against @formidablechief27 I and my friends will support him and remove you from this website,give me some time I'll prove your identity with your frauds.
Maybe you don't keep track of recent blogs here. Or did you just suddenly jump here in my blog to support a cheater? Make gain an IQ before writing that.
All you have shown is comparison in codes nothing else for such a serious accusation you need alot more than that my dear master(rank). And I'm not like your OA helper team that jumps on with alt accounts to sell them after reaching a certain rank lastly should I add light to your real account and how many submissions you have made which ever copied directly from formidablechief27. Maybe you don't have the balls to share your information no worries you can connect me on telegram in your group only OA helper should I share your link just cause formidablechief27 doesn't do fraud like you you're jealous of his fame aren't you? Maybe you're just a fame digger who has no job if I were you I would've done the same but I've got better things to do than you sitting in your room with your laptop.
I do much better things with the laptop. Why are you getting offended for your cheater Coach, ohh.. yeah cheater student too
And I don't need an advice from a newbie or a fake CM about how to judge 2 codes and look for the similarities and check for the cheat in them
I do not understand that if he wasn't guilty then why did he deleted his blog ??................he could have given his clarifications even without deleting the blog........really fishy........gr8 job Detective Honkai_Star_Rail !
I deleted my blog cause these people just ruined my happiness of achieving something after working hard for 2 yrs
how would deleting it be of any use? makes you look sus.
I didnt wanted such negativity hence i deleted it. Ofc it doesnt look good, ur happy u just achieved something after working hard and such ppl do this to you
Dude, formidablechief27 is my classmate. He's been grinding since our second year of college, and everyone here admires him. He even hosts several mashups during vacations to promote CP culture in our college. He has personally cleared my doubts and those of many others multiple times, and he encourages us to keep doing competitive programming. It must be a coincidence or some other issue, but I refuse to believe he's a cheater.
He is your classmate and not your roommate. You never know what he is doing inside during live contests. I have attached many proofs with my blogs, why don't you look at them and understand using your brain?
you can cheat even when you are good. A master can cheat to be grandmaster. A grandmaster can cheat to become legendary grandmaster. Only guy who cant cheat is tourist. Because there is no one better. See what psychotic_D did. There is always possibility of someone cheating doesnt matter how good he is.
Also include our Messiah orzdevinwang who would never cheat
Being following formidablechief from when I started, I have watched his tutorials and solutions where I failed which was very helpful, In such a huge community I think it's normal that multiple people share the same thought process sometimes.
he has the same code as cheaters. Also his graph over last few months is sus. he probably tried to reach CM without cheating first but in the end decided to take the easy way since his rating his rating was dropping fast.
people can say the same for you too, you are a specialist with so low number of problems solved. provide more proof if you are blaming someone for such a thing
Maybe I'am an alt , who knows <3....
or maybe not, who knows <3....
I haven't reviewed his submission history, but there's nothing wrong with just looking at the rating curve, there are times when people just keep getting better over time.
Check the submission coincidence with the skipped solutions and also the skipped problem D of Round 967 and use the same hack in your local system, it would TLE as well
I think Mike is not a responsible man in some fields. He always cares about some unimportant things.
Rather then wasting time in finding cheaters in the system maybe you can solve problems and give contest that might help you become expert some day (◠‿◕)
Chetars should be banned.
EndlessDreams what's your relationship with Yours3449887, is she your girlfriend or sth, cuz like your code styles are way too similar lol
Upd: Also is SisaC ur other girlfriend <3