The Challenge Structure:
Head-to-Head Matches: Participants compete in direct 1v1 battles. The first person to submit a correct solution wins the round.
Special "Wildcard" Round: In the event of an odd number of participants at the start, a challenging bonus round will be conducted. The winner of this round earns a direct "Ticket to the Finale" with no risk of elimination in that specific stage.
Stalemate Rule: If neither participant submits a correct solution within the time limit, a new problem is provided. Repeated failure to solve will result in the elimination of both participants.
Judging Criteria:
Correctness: The solution must pass all hidden test cases.
Time Taken: In this blitz format, the fastest correct submission takes the win.
Code Efficiency: While speed is the priority, writing optimized and clean code is highly preferred.
Strict Rules & Regulations:
Individual Play: Each participant can compete only once. No external communication or seeking assistance is permitted.
No External Help: Any attempt to use online resources or communicate with others will lead to immediate disqualification.
Integrity: Participants must not attempt to manipulate or disrupt the competition environment.
