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Hi everyone!↵
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**DragonByte is back.**↵
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Last year was the [pilot run](https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18022162220554396/). We wanted to see whether we could build a serious competitive programming contest with good problems, fair testing, and an onsite final worth bringing people to Bratislava for.↵
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It worked. So we are doing it again.↵
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**Wincent’s DragonByte** is for people who like algorithmic problems, ICPC-style contests, and the satisfying moment when a clean solution finally passes.↵
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The contest is organized by Wincent together with **[user:misof,2026-06-04]** and his team of experienced competitive programming organizers. The goal is simple: make the problems fun, challenging, and well prepared.↵
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**The 2026 format:**↵
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- **Registration is open until June 27.**↵
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- **Qualification round: June 26–27.** A 48-hour online round where you can get familiar with the format, solve problems, and qualify by reaching the required point threshold.↵
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- **Main online round: July 17.** A 3-hour ICPC/Codeforces-style contest.↵
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- **Onsite finals:** September, Bratislava, Slovakia. **The TOP 20 participants** will be invited.↵
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A change since last year: The first two rounds are now open to everyone! Onsite finals eligibility is still restricted (essentially, to adults from Europe). The exact [eligibility criteria](https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com/terms?utm_source=codeforces&utm_medium=blog), rules, and legal details are available on the [website](https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com/?utm_source=codeforces&utm_medium=blog).↵
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What’s in it for you?↵
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If you qualify for the onsite finals, we will help with travel and accommodation up to **€400**.↵
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The top prizes are:↵
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- **1st place:** €10,000↵
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- **2nd place:** €5,000↵
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- **3rd place:** €2,500↵
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So, if you want a reason to stretch your algorithmic muscles, join us:↵
[https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com](https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com/?utm_source=codeforces&utm_medium=blog) ↵
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See you in the contest.↵
↵
Hi everyone!↵
↵
**DragonByte is back.**↵
↵
Last year was the [pilot run](https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18022162220554396/). We wanted to see whether we could build a serious competitive programming contest with good problems, fair testing, and an onsite final worth bringing people to Bratislava for.↵
↵
It worked. So we are doing it again.↵
↵
**Wincent’s DragonByte** is for people who like algorithmic problems, ICPC-style contests, and the satisfying moment when a clean solution finally passes.↵
↵
The contest is organized by Wincent together with **[user:misof,2026-06-04]** and his team of experienced competitive programming organizers. The goal is simple: make the problems fun, challenging, and well prepared.↵
↵
**The 2026 format:**↵
↵
- **Registration is open until June 27.**↵
↵
- **Qualification round: June 26–27.** A 48-hour online round where you can get familiar with the format, solve problems, and qualify by reaching the required point threshold.↵
↵
- **Main online round: July 17.** A 3-hour ICPC/Codeforces-style contest.↵
↵
- **Onsite finals:** September, Bratislava, Slovakia. **The TOP 20 participants** will be invited.↵
↵
A change since last year: The first two rounds are now open to everyone! Onsite finals eligibility is still restricted (essentially, to adults from Europe). The exact [eligibility criteria](https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com/terms?utm_source=codeforces&utm_medium=blog), rules, and legal details are available on the [website](https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com/?utm_source=codeforces&utm_medium=blog).↵
↵
What’s in it for you?↵
↵
If you qualify for the onsite finals, we will help with travel and accommodation up to **€400**.↵
↵
The top prizes are:↵
↵
- **1st place:** €10,000↵
↵
- **2nd place:** €5,000↵
↵
- **3rd place:** €2,500↵
↵
So, if you want a reason to stretch your algorithmic muscles, join us:↵
[https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com](https://www.wincentdragonbyte.com/?utm_source=codeforces&utm_medium=blog) ↵
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See you in the contest.↵
