Before the start of the blog, I'd like to thank [this blog](https://mirror.codeforces.com/blog/entry/53341) for motivating me to write it. ↵
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However, this blog is quite outdated in many factors like the rating system, and people starting cp in 2020 may have trouble following these. Therefore, I would like to write new tips for doing well in codeforces. The goal is getting to candidate master, or rating 1900.↵
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I would write this in 4 steps, but the most important thing here is **Practicing hard**. You won't get to 1900 if you don't practice, you don't have to do it on the blog's way, but you should practice.↵
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Step 1: from 1000(grey) to 1200(green)↵
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First, read [introduction to the new rating system](https://mirror.codeforces.com/blog/entry/77890) and judge your skill. Note that you'll need to take part in about 5 contests to judge your skill. If your rating is under 1200, read the next part and practice.↵
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However, this blog is quite outdated in many factors like the rating system, and people starting cp in 2020 may have trouble following these. Therefore, I would like to write new tips for doing well in codeforces. The goal is getting to candidate master, or rating 1900.↵
↵
I would write this in 4 steps, but the most important thing here is **Practicing hard**. You won't get to 1900 if you don't practice, you don't have to do it on the blog's way, but you should practice.↵
↵
Step 1: from 1000(grey) to 1200(green)↵
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First, read [introduction to the new rating system](https://mirror.codeforces.com/blog/entry/77890) and judge your skill. Note that you'll need to take part in about 5 contests to judge your skill. If your rating is under 1200, read the next part and practice.↵
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