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Conducted by IGTS DTU, Codelocks is a high-intensity, three-hour competitive programming tournament built on a 1v1 knockout format. In each round, two participants face off against the same challenge set from Codeforces, racing against time and logic to secure the highest score. With difficulty increasing progressively, competitors must demonstrate speed, accuracy, and strategic problem-solving under pressure. The lower-scoring coder is eliminated each round, and the battle continues until one finalist remains—the ultimate Codelocks champion
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Codelocks – Points & Scoring Structure:
Codelocks follows a progressive scoring system designed to test speed, accuracy, and smart decision-making under pressure.
Each match consists of five problems with increasing difficulty and weightage:
Question 1 – 101 points
Question 2 – 202 points
Question 3 – 304 points
Question 4 – 408 points
Question 5 – 516 points
The difficulty increases with each question, meaning higher-point problems are more challenging but can significantly shift the match outcome.
Lockout Rule:
Once a participant solves a question, that problem is immediately locked for the opponent. The opponent cannot attempt it afterward. This adds a strategic layer to the contest, as participants must decide whether to secure smaller points quickly or attempt higher-weightage problems early.
Winning Criteria:
A participant wins the match if:
They have a higher total score at the end of the contest time (20 minutes for regular rounds, 30 minutes for semi-finals and finals), or
They reach 800 or more points before time expires, resulting in an automatic Lockout win.
Tie-Breaker Rule:
If both participants have the same score at the end of the match, the player who solved the higher-weightage problem is declared the winner.
This structure ensures every round is fast-paced, tactical, and highly competitive.
