Hello Codeforces!↵
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We are excited to invite you to participate in [Algo Beat Contest 008 & WWOI Round 3](https://www.luogu.com.cn/contest/324945), which is a Rated open contest hosted on [Luogu](https://www.luogu.com.cn). The contest will take place on [May 24, 2026 at 14:00 (UTC+8)](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Algo+Beat+Contest+008+%26%E3%80%8CWWOI%E3%80%8DRound+3&iso=20260524T14&p1=33&ah=4).↵
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Official English statements will not be provided, you may use AI for translation.↵
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> **Clarification:** Although our contest name is "Algo Beat Contest", this contest is completely independent and has no affiliation whatsoever with AtCoder Beginner Contests.↵
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## Contest Details↵
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- **URL:** https://www.luogu.com.cn/contest/324945↵
- **Format:** IOI rules (partial scoring/subtasks are enabled)↵
- **Duration:** 4 hours↵
- **Problems:** 4 algorithmic tasks↵
- **Difficulty:** Roughly ranges from Luogu Yellow (≈ CF \*1200) to Purple (≈ CF \*2400)↵
- **Rules:** Any form of AI assistance to solve the problems is strictly forbidden (using AI purely for translation is allowed). If you are caught cheating, you'll be disqualified and granted a "Cheater" badge on Luogu for 14 days↵
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> The problems may be NOT sorted by difficulty, so we highly recommend that you read all the problems and not get stuck on the first ones.↵
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This contest would not have been possible without the hard work of our team. We would like to sincerely thank:↵
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- [user:Gold14526,2026-05-22] for excellent coordination and patiently reviewing the contest.↵
- [user:Shadow_T,2026-05-22] for being the lead organizer.↵
- [user:Shadow_T,2026-05-22], [user:Yuchang_Zhu,2026-05-22], [user:Murasame-chan,2026-05-22] for writing the problems↵
- [user:wangzeyu2013,2026-05-22], [user:Shadow_T,2026-05-22], [user:wswwtx,2026-05-22], [user:LadyMisserina,2026-05-22], [user:joe_zxq,2026-05-22] for testing the problems and providing practical feedback.↵
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## Prizes↵
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We are offering a total prize pool of **8100 RMB** for the participants!↵
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**First Bloods (First Accepted Submission):**↵
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- **A:** 5 RMB↵
- **B:** 5 RMB↵
- **C:** 5 RMB↵
- **D:** 10 RMB↵
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**Rank Rewards:**↵
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- **1st Place:** 205 RMB↵
- **2nd Place:** 105 RMB↵
- **3rd Place:** 10 RMB↵
- **4th Place:** 5 RMB↵
- **5th Place:** 5 RMB↵
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**Lucky Draw:**↵
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We will randomly select 5 participants with **non-zero scores**, drawing one from each of the following rank ranges: $[1, 5], [1, 20], [1, 50], [1, 100], [1, 250]$. Each lucky winner will receive23 RMB.↵
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Please note that all prizes will be distributed via domestic Chinese payment methods (such as WeChat Pay or Alipay). If a participant wins but cannot receive the prize, the prize will roll over to the next eligible participant in the standings. Cheaters will be strictly disqualified.↵
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Good luck, have fun, and see you on the standings!↵
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**Useful links:**↵
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- [A tutorial on using Luogu](https://codeforces.me/blog/entry/131261) (Please note that `#pragma GCC optimize` is currently banned on Luogu for contest fairness.)
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We are excited to invite you to participate in [Algo Beat Contest 008 & WWOI Round 3](https://www.luogu.com.cn/contest/324945), which is a Rated open contest hosted on [Luogu](https://www.luogu.com.cn). The contest will take place on [May 24, 2026 at 14:00 (UTC+8)](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Algo+Beat+Contest+008+%26%E3%80%8CWWOI%E3%80%8DRound+3&iso=20260524T14&p1=33&ah=4).↵
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Official English statements will not be provided, you may use AI for translation.↵
↵
> **Clarification:** Although our contest name is "Algo Beat Contest", this contest is completely independent and has no affiliation whatsoever with AtCoder Beginner Contests.↵
↵
## Contest Details↵
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- **URL:** https://www.luogu.com.cn/contest/324945↵
- **Format:** IOI rules (partial scoring/subtasks are enabled)↵
- **Duration:** 4 hours↵
- **Problems:** 4 algorithmic tasks↵
- **Difficulty:** Roughly ranges from Luogu Yellow (≈ CF \*1200) to Purple (≈ CF \*2400)↵
- **Rules:** Any form of AI assistance to solve the problems is strictly forbidden (using AI purely for translation is allowed). If you are caught cheating, you'll be disqualified and granted a "Cheater" badge on Luogu for 14 days↵
↵
> The problems may be NOT sorted by difficulty, so we highly recommend that you read all the problems and not get stuck on the first ones.↵
↵
This contest would not have been possible without the hard work of our team. We would like to sincerely thank:↵
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- [user:Gold14526,2026-05-22] for excellent coordination and patiently reviewing the contest.↵
- [user:Shadow_T,2026-05-22] for being the lead organizer.↵
- [user:Shadow_T,2026-05-22], [user:Yuchang_Zhu,2026-05-22], [user:Murasame-chan,2026-05-22] for writing the problems↵
- [user:wangzeyu2013,2026-05-22], [user:Shadow_T,2026-05-22], [user:wswwtx,2026-05-22], [user:LadyMisserina,2026-05-22], [user:joe_zxq,2026-05-22] for testing the problems and providing practical feedback.↵
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## Prizes↵
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We are offering a total prize pool of **
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**First Bloods (First Accepted Submission):**↵
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- **A:** 5 RMB↵
- **B:** 5 RMB↵
- **C:** 5 RMB↵
- **D:** 10 RMB↵
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**Rank Rewards:**↵
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- **1st Place:** 2
- **2nd Place:** 1
- **3rd Place:** 10 RMB↵
- **4th Place:** 5 RMB↵
- **5th Place:** 5 RMB↵
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**Lucky Draw:**↵
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We will randomly select 5 participants with **non-zero scores**, drawing one from each of the following rank ranges: $[1, 5], [1, 20], [1, 50], [1, 100], [1, 250]$. Each lucky winner will receive
↵
Please note that all prizes will be distributed via domestic Chinese payment methods (such as WeChat Pay or Alipay). If a participant wins but cannot receive the prize, the prize will roll over to the next eligible participant in the standings. Cheaters will be strictly disqualified.↵
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Good luck, have fun, and see you on the standings!↵
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**Useful links:**↵
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- [A tutorial on using Luogu](https://codeforces.me/blog/entry/131261) (Please note that `#pragma GCC optimize` is currently banned on Luogu for contest fairness.)
