Hello Codeforces !
I'm glad to invite you to the First Eolymp Blitz Round #1 on 6th September, at 10:00 UTC , a regular programming contest for beginners!
This is rated competition for members with rating $$$\le 1600$$$.
Format and Difficulty
The competition is meant help you get started with competitive programming and improve your problem solving skills. You will be given 1.5 hours to solve 5 problems of easy difficulty.
The scoring for each task being block-based, meaning points are awarded for each block of tests separately, and only if the solution passes all tests in the block. If there is a tie between two participants, the one whose last productive submission (i.e., a submission that added at least one point) was made earlier will be ranked higher in the leaderboard.
Prizes
The top-10 participants (with rating $$$\le 1600$$$) of the competition will receive 200 Eolymp Mints.
10 random participants among Top-100 (with rating $$$\le 1600$$$) who scored at least $$$51$$$ points will receive 100 Eolymp Mints each.
Call for Tasks
We are looking for problem setters to help us prepare for the upcoming rounds. Learn more about how to submit problem.
Credits
- MathModel for authoring and coordinating the round.
- turneja, Denisov , Banis , De3b0o , chromate00 , Aritro_ , ALnQ417 , Kamikazee112 , MiracleMagician for testing the contest.
Sponsors
This round is sponsored by Acai Travel.
Acai Travel is a seed-stage startup using AI to transform customer support in the travel industry. With $4M in funding and partnerships with leading global brands, our AI assistant integrates with travel and airline systems to deliver real-time information, automate ticket routing, analyze sentiment, and generate smart auto-replies—boosting efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.
We work with cutting-edge AI to solve real problems, not to chase trends. Our team, based in New York, Barcelona, and Pune, builds practical solutions rooted in strong values, curiosity, and a culture that fosters innovation and positive change.
