Description of the Algorithm Competition

TopCoder is pleased to offer more exciting twists and turns for this year's Algorithm Competition. We are now introducing auto-qualification for our top rated members (see rules and regulations for more details), 'dart board seeding', and a trip to Las Vegas for the 48 that make it through the online rounds of competition.

• Registration
  Begins: February 13, 2006 9:00AM EST
  Ends: February 28, 2006 9:00AM EST
  You have 16 days to register so don't forget
• Qualification Round
  Begins: February 28, 2006 Noon EST
  Ends: March 1, 2006 Noon EST
• Online Elimination Rounds
  March 4, 2006 - Round 1
  March 8, 2006 - Round 2
  March 15, 2006 - Round 3
  March 22, 2006 - Round 4
• Onsite Finals
  May 3-5, 2006
  Aladdin Resort and Casino*, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The competition is free and you must be 18 years or older to be eligible.

New to the 2006 TCO - the TCO Complete Coder Incentive Program!
Learn how you can earn more prize money by participating in both Component and Algorithm competitions.

*Soon to be Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

See the official rules and regulations for full details.