Indian Sudoku League - ISKL
@ 2016-08-18 1:46 PM (#21846 - in reply to #21848) (#21846) Top

sanket.saxena



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sanket.saxena posted @ 2016-08-18 1:46 PM

Hi it is regarding ISKL,

Though schedule is not declared anywhere ,I want to know will there be flexibility in its online round like SM, which had a 3 days window for each online round and 5 out of 6/7 rounds were considered for final rankings. In SM it was okay in case if we skipped any of the round because of tight schedule?
@ 2016-08-18 3:13 PM (#21847 - in reply to #21848) (#21847) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-18 3:13 PM

There will be a window of 3-4 days over the weekend, but there won't be a provision to skip a round. I'll release a schedule soon, maybe later today.
@ 2016-08-18 3:13 PM (#21848) (#21848) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-18 3:13 PM

This is the thread for ISKL discussions.
@ 2016-08-18 3:24 PM (#21849 - in reply to #21848) (#21849) Top

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sanket.saxena posted @ 2016-08-18 3:24 PM

Thanks Prasanna for sharing the updates
@ 2016-08-18 8:58 PM (#21850 - in reply to #21848) (#21850) Top

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swaroop2011 posted @ 2016-08-18 8:58 PM

Also to just let you know, there is chance of offline finals.
@ 2016-08-18 10:16 PM (#21851 - in reply to #21850) (#21851) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-18 10:16 PM

swaroop2011 - 2016-08-18 8:58 PM

Also to just let you know, there is chance of offline finals.


This is given in the format - offline finals in January.
@ 2016-08-19 2:05 AM (#21852 - in reply to #21848) (#21852) Top

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aashay posted @ 2016-08-19 2:05 AM

How to register for the Indian Sudoku League? Where can I get any information about it?
@ 2016-08-19 8:20 AM (#21853 - in reply to #21852) (#21853) Top

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swaroop2011 posted @ 2016-08-19 8:20 AM

aashay - 2016-08-19 2:05 AM

How to register for the Indian Sudoku League? Where can I get any information about it?


Here is more information about it. I hope you have facebook account.
https://www.facebook.com/ISKL16/
@ 2016-08-19 11:26 AM (#21854 - in reply to #21848) (#21854) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-19 11:26 AM

You can also read about it here - http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL/
@ 2016-08-20 4:02 PM (#21855 - in reply to #21848) (#21855) Top

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soun5 posted @ 2016-08-20 4:02 PM

The last day for ISKL registration was 18th Aug. Is there any possibility of extension?
@ 2016-08-20 5:45 PM (#21856 - in reply to #21855) (#21856) Top

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rajeshk posted @ 2016-08-20 5:45 PM

soun5 - 2016-08-20 4:02 PM

The last day for ISKL registration was 18th Aug. Is there any possibility of extension?


I hope that it will get extended. You can write to Prasanna to get registered now.
@ 2016-08-21 4:27 PM (#21857 - in reply to #21855) (#21857) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-21 4:27 PM

soun5 - 2016-08-20 4:02 PM

The last day for ISKL registration was 18th Aug. Is there any possibility of extension?


Since we announced about the 2nd option (transfer to account) a bit later, that will go on for a few days more (till 24th). We may extend after that too but it is likely to be at a higher price than Rs. 550. As Rajesh said you can just drop me a mail at prasanna16391@gmail.com to find out about the account and go ahead with the registration process.
@ 2016-08-22 10:21 AM (#21858 - in reply to #21848) (#21858) Top

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soun5 posted @ 2016-08-22 10:21 AM

Thank you Rajesh and Prasanna. Sent you the details.
@ 2016-08-24 12:47 PM (#21869 - in reply to #21858) (#21869) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-24 12:47 PM

I have got a transfer which I can't tally to anyone. If someone has paid but not given registration details or gotten a confirmation from me, please reach out via the email provided above with a transaction reference.

Update - this got settled.
@ 2016-08-25 12:23 AM (#21870 - in reply to #21848) (#21870) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-08-25 12:23 AM

There have been a few updates on the ISKL page, specifically in 'Format' and 'Participation Fee'.
@ 2016-09-15 3:35 PM (#21928 - in reply to #21848) (#21928) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-09-15 3:35 PM


A Sample Booklet has now been uploaded to show the rough structure of the first three rounds. Check the format section of the ISKL page for this booklet. Also note that the participation fee is going to increase again on the 20th of September. Look at the participation fee section of the ISKL page for more details.

ISKL Page: http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL/

@ 2016-09-18 9:49 AM (#21941 - in reply to #21928) (#21941) Top

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lakshmisv posted @ 2016-09-18 9:49 AM

I am not clear what the difference between platinum tickets and gold tickets are
https://www.payumoney.com/events/#/buyTickets/indiansudokuleague16
Please clarify
@ 2016-09-18 2:15 PM (#21942 - in reply to #21848) (#21942) Top

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vijaya_rajan posted @ 2016-09-18 2:15 PM

Can you please give a few tips on how to solve Quadruple variant ?
@ 2016-09-20 12:16 PM (#21955 - in reply to #21941) (#21955) Top

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rvarun posted @ 2016-09-20 12:16 PM

lakshmisv - 2016-09-18 9:49 AM

I am not clear what the difference between platinum tickets and gold tickets are
https://www.payumoney.com/events/#/buyTickets/indiansudokuleague16
Please clarify


Hi. I assume the following. Prasanna can correct me if I am wrong.

There are three online rounds and a fourth offline round. The fourth offline round can also be taken online with a delay of one week. This is for people who cannot attend the round in person.

Platinum - Three online rounds plus fourth offline round
Gold - Three online rounds plus fourth round as online with a week's delay
@ 2016-09-21 11:22 AM (#21961 - in reply to #21942) (#21961) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-09-21 11:22 AM

vijaya_rajan - 2016-09-18 2:15 PM

Can you please give a few tips on how to solve Quadruple variant ?


I think we can guide you better if you post where you are stuck on a particular Quadruple (for instance, if you are stuck in the one provided in the sample booklet, share an image here of the point you are stuck at).
@ 2016-09-21 11:22 AM (#21962 - in reply to #21955) (#21962) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-09-21 11:22 AM

rvarun - 2016-09-20 12:16 PM

lakshmisv - 2016-09-18 9:49 AM

I am not clear what the difference between platinum tickets and gold tickets are
https://www.payumoney.com/events/#/buyTickets/indiansudokuleague16
Please clarify


Hi. I assume the following. Prasanna can correct me if I am wrong.

There are three online rounds and a fourth offline round. The fourth offline round can also be taken online with a delay of one week. This is for people who cannot attend the round in person.

Platinum - Three online rounds plus fourth offline round
Gold - Three online rounds plus fourth round as online with a week's delay


This is correct. Note that the people who opt to take online will only get scored on basis of first 3 rounds.
@ 2016-09-21 4:06 PM (#21963 - in reply to #21962) (#21963) Top

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sanket.saxena posted @ 2016-09-21 4:06 PM

Hi Prasanna ... which kind of ticket we have from both of the options?
@ 2016-09-27 9:35 PM (#21978 - in reply to #21963) (#21978) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-09-27 9:35 PM

sanket.saxena - 2016-09-21 4:06 PM

Hi Prasanna ... which kind of ticket we have from both of the options?


For early registrations platinum was the default option. The other option came up as we raised the cost.
@ 2016-10-10 6:23 PM (#22034 - in reply to #21848) (#22034) Top

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rajkumar09 posted @ 2016-10-10 6:23 PM

HELLO
@ 2016-12-01 9:03 PM (#22122 - in reply to #21846) (#22122) Top

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sunderramanv posted @ 2016-12-01 9:03 PM

With reference to Round 1, For users who are solving online, do they also need to fill the "Answer Keys"
@ 2016-12-01 9:24 PM (#22123 - in reply to #22122) (#22123) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-01 9:24 PM

sunderramanv - 2016-12-01 9:03 PM

With reference to Round 1, For users who are solving online, do they also need to fill the "Answer Keys"


No, the two are separate choices, paper mode and online mode. Answer keys is only for paper mode.
@ 2016-12-01 10:33 PM (#22124 - in reply to #21848) (#22124) Top

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kurosaki posted @ 2016-12-01 10:33 PM

Is there pencil and pen input method for online solvers?
@ 2016-12-01 11:33 PM (#22126 - in reply to #21848) (#22126) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-01 11:33 PM

An International player wanted to participate, so if anyone else is interested, this is possible. There is a fee of 10 Euros (or 11 dollars) which you can transfer via paypal to my email (prasanna16391@gmail.com). This is a highly beginner friendly competition. The registrations are open (for Indians too) till 10 AM IST on 5th December. If anyone does pay the fee, please drop me an email too with your LMI ID so that I can add it to the allowed participants list.
@ 2016-12-01 11:34 PM (#22127 - in reply to #22124) (#22127) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-01 11:34 PM

kurosaki - 2016-12-01 10:33 PM

Is there pencil and pen input method for online solvers?


Yes. Please read FAQ - http://logicmastersindia.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=381 and try the Demo to familiarize yourself with the interface - http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL_Demo/
@ 2016-12-02 7:02 AM (#22128 - in reply to #21848) (#22128) Top

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aditi2302 posted @ 2016-12-02 7:02 AM

Are there any bonus points for finishing early?
@ 2016-12-02 8:37 AM (#22129 - in reply to #22128) (#22129) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-02 8:37 AM

aditi2302 - 2016-12-02 7:02 AM

Are there any bonus points for finishing early?


Yes. 1 point per minute saved. Its been added on the submission page.
@ 2016-12-02 8:54 AM (#22130 - in reply to #22127) (#22130) Top

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auroux posted @ 2016-12-02 8:54 AM

prasanna16391 - 2016-12-01 10:34 AM
kurosaki - 2016-12-01 10:33 PMIs there pencil and pen input method for online solvers?
Yes. Please read FAQ - http://logicmastersindia.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=381 and try the Demo to familiarize yourself with the interface - http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL_Demo/
Prasanna, unless I am mistaken I think you meant to answer "No". The flash interface for online solving is very confusing to me, but I don't see any pen input method where one fills in the grid by drawing on the screen with a pen.

For pen input, my suggestion would be to download the PDF as for paper solving -- then solve by drawing over the PDF in your favorite software for doing this kind of thing (beware the PDF is password-encrypted, your PDF annotator must handle that or you must be able to decrypt it using other PDF software then send it to your pen annotation software), then enter the answer keys into the LMI form for paper solvers.
Denis

Edited by auroux 2016-12-02 8:54 AM

@ 2016-12-02 9:05 AM (#22131 - in reply to #21848) (#22131) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-02 9:05 AM

Hi Denis,

The LMI interface has the feature of candidate marking, which is what I assumed is meant by pen and pencil input (i.e. two different kinds of markings). Is there some other meaning here I am missing?
@ 2016-12-02 11:25 AM (#22133 - in reply to #21848) (#22133) Top

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shera90 posted @ 2016-12-02 11:25 AM

I had made mistake in some sudokus, but corrected it later. Still some some points have been deducted. Why is that so ?
@ 2016-12-02 11:33 AM (#22136 - in reply to #22133) (#22136) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-02 11:33 AM

shera90 - 2016-12-02 11:25 AM

I had made mistake in some sudokus, but corrected it later. Still some some points have been deducted. Why is that so ?


I noted in an email earlier that points will be deducted. This should be obvious, since otherwise you can just randomly try out 9-digit series non stop. You get 90% points for one incorrect submission, 70 for two, 40 for three and 0 for four. I have sent a mail out to participants now confirming this.
@ 2016-12-02 11:54 AM (#22137 - in reply to #21848) (#22137) Top

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shijumuzhangil posted @ 2016-12-02 11:54 AM

Hi Am not seeing any puzzle on my scree please help me!
@ 2016-12-02 12:05 PM (#22138 - in reply to #21848) (#22138) Top

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shijumuzhangil posted @ 2016-12-02 12:05 PM

Hi I am new to this. Please help me how to play?
@ 2016-12-02 2:21 PM (#22139 - in reply to #21848) (#22139) Top

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shijumuzhangil posted @ 2016-12-02 2:21 PM

Is that possible to submit after 90 mins? I have completed online and did not submit last 5 puzzles.......!?
@ 2016-12-02 3:00 PM (#22140 - in reply to #22139) (#22140) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-02 3:00 PM

shijumuzhangil - 2016-12-02 2:21 PM

Is that possible to submit after 90 mins? I have completed online and did not submit last 5 puzzles.......!?


No, you can only submit for 90 minutes. Its not a necessity to submit all puzzles. The individual puzzle points will decide your score, and it is displayed on the score page - http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL_Dec4/score.asp
@ 2016-12-02 4:13 PM (#22142 - in reply to #21848) (#22142) Top

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aditi2302 posted @ 2016-12-02 4:13 PM

This round was pretty easy and is perfect for beginners. Lovely sudokus. I enjoyed this round a lot.
@ 2016-12-02 8:16 PM (#22143 - in reply to #22131) (#22143) Top

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auroux posted @ 2016-12-02 8:16 PM

prasanna16391 - 2016-12-01 8:05 PMHi Denis,The LMI interface has the feature of candidate marking, which is what I assumed is meant by pen and pencil input (i.e. two different kinds of markings). Is there some other meaning here I am missing?
Yes: I like many others have a tablet computer with a pen, and find it much more pleasant to solve puzzles by writing with a pen on top of the puzzle (like one would solve on paper, but paper-less) than by entering numbers with an on-screen keyboard (or plugging in an external keyboard). I am not sure what the original poster meant, but I understood "pen input" to mean this. Though "pencil and pen" could actually mean what you understood. I am not sure what the intent was.

Edited by auroux 2016-12-02 8:17 PM
@ 2016-12-02 8:39 PM (#22144 - in reply to #21848) (#22144) Top

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neerajmehrotra posted @ 2016-12-02 8:39 PM

Enjoyed solving after a long break..... Nice sudokus. Good effort for beginnners
@ 2016-12-02 10:31 PM (#22145 - in reply to #21848) (#22145) Top

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rakysh posted @ 2016-12-02 10:31 PM

I have participated first time in sudoku competition and it was fun.Thanks to LMI team
@ 2016-12-03 12:45 PM (#22146 - in reply to #22143) (#22146) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-03 12:45 PM

auroux - 2016-12-02 8:16 PM

prasanna16391 - 2016-12-01 8:05 PMHi Denis,The LMI interface has the feature of candidate marking, which is what I assumed is meant by pen and pencil input (i.e. two different kinds of markings). Is there some other meaning here I am missing?
Yes: I like many others have a tablet computer with a pen, and find it much more pleasant to solve puzzles by writing with a pen on top of the puzzle (like one would solve on paper, but paper-less) than by entering numbers with an on-screen keyboard (or plugging in an external keyboard). I am not sure what the original poster meant, but I understood "pen input" to mean this. Though "pencil and pen" could actually mean what you understood. I am not sure what the intent was.


Ah alright. Well I got a few queries on phone too which were similar and meant what I understood so I assumed this one meant that too. Anyway, I think our replies clarify the answer for either meaning. You are right that the feature you say is not there in the online interface. Candidate marking is there.
@ 2016-12-03 12:47 PM (#22147 - in reply to #22145) (#22147) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-03 12:47 PM

rakysh - 2016-12-02 10:31 PM

I have participated first time in sudoku competition and it was fun.Thanks to LMI team


Glad you had fun! Hope you'll stick around for more competitions here even after ISKL is done :)
@ 2016-12-04 8:15 AM (#22148 - in reply to #21848) (#22148) Top

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RameshLMI posted @ 2016-12-04 8:15 AM

Nice set of Sudokus. I could have finished in time but made mistakes in 3-4 sudokus. Anyways it was fun solving them.
@ 2016-12-04 5:21 PM (#22149 - in reply to #21848) (#22149) Top

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x18349276 posted @ 2016-12-04 5:21 PM

In Online Mode, if I make a mistake and I correct it later, will my points be deducted? Thanks
@ 2016-12-04 5:26 PM (#22150 - in reply to #22149) (#22150) Top

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debmohanty posted @ 2016-12-04 5:26 PM

x18349276 - 2016-12-04 5:21 PM

In Online Mode, if I make a mistake and I correct it later, will my points be deducted? Thanks


Only if you submit in-between.

Make mistake => fix mistake => no penalty (point will not be deducted)
Make mistake => Submit => Get error message => Fix mistake -> Penalty (point will be deducted)
@ 2016-12-04 5:28 PM (#22151 - in reply to #22150) (#22151) Top

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x18349276 posted @ 2016-12-04 5:28 PM

Thank you very much!
@ 2016-12-04 5:52 PM (#22152 - in reply to #21848) (#22152) Top

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sheetaltejas posted @ 2016-12-04 5:52 PM

im a first time contestant..had fun. when is the next round and what type of puzzles can we expect in it?
@ 2016-12-05 6:43 PM (#22153 - in reply to #21848) (#22153) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-05 6:43 PM

Due to some requests we have extended the contest end time to 2 PM tomorrow.
@ 2016-12-05 6:44 PM (#22154 - in reply to #22152) (#22154) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-05 6:44 PM

sheetaltejas - 2016-12-04 5:52 PM

im a first time contestant..had fun. when is the next round and what type of puzzles can we expect in it?


Next round is the coming weekend, starting on Friday again. I'll send out a booklet with details soon by mail.
@ 2016-12-06 6:51 AM (#22156 - in reply to #21848) (#22156) Top

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sunderramanv posted @ 2016-12-06 6:51 AM

I really enjoyed solving the sudukos. The quality of sudukos was top class. Looking forward for the 2nd round.
@ 2016-12-06 11:37 AM (#22159 - in reply to #21848) (#22159) Top

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sanket.saxena posted @ 2016-12-06 11:37 AM

The sudokus were very nice designed and the interface was very user-friendly as usual.
Just a quick question ... What is the significance of the orange and the green cells in the ranking column?
@ 2016-12-06 11:45 AM (#22160 - in reply to #22159) (#22160) Top

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debmohanty posted @ 2016-12-06 11:45 AM

sanket.saxena - 2016-12-06 11:37 AM

Just a quick question ... What is the significance of the orange and the green cells in the ranking column?

Green - A player who is currently solving
Orange - A player who has participated after you last viewed the score page
@ 2016-12-06 12:06 PM (#22162 - in reply to #22160) (#22162) Top

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sanket.saxena posted @ 2016-12-06 12:06 PM

Thanks for the info Deb!!
@ 2016-12-06 3:48 PM (#22163 - in reply to #21848) (#22163) Top

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akash.doulani posted @ 2016-12-06 3:48 PM

Thanks for the wonderful Sudokus Prasanna. Really enjoyed solving and that too after a long time . Looking forward for the next round. And thanks a lot for the extension. Would have missed it otherwise
@ 2016-12-07 9:27 AM (#22165 - in reply to #21848) (#22165) Top

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Vasudha posted @ 2016-12-07 9:27 AM

It was a good game and being a first time online player I enjoyed it. It would be better if the time remaining can be displayed more prominently. For online solvers we need to scroll up to see the time everytime and an alert before 5 mins would really help (for the ones who gets lost in the game :))
@ 2016-12-08 6:29 PM (#22168 - in reply to #22165) (#22168) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2016-12-08 6:29 PM

Vasudha - 2016-12-07 9:27 AM

It would be better if the time remaining can be displayed more prominently. For online solvers we need to scroll up to see the time everytime and an alert before 5 mins would really help (for the ones who gets lost in the game :))

Thanks for the feedback. We will keep this in mind when we upgrade the submission engine.
@ 2016-12-09 6:50 AM (#22169 - in reply to #21848) (#22169) Top

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lenson posted @ 2016-12-09 6:50 AM

The Instruction Booklet link on the test page for Round 2 appears to be broken. There is no attachment id in the URL: http://logicmastersindia.com/lmitests/dl.asp?attachmentid=.
@ 2016-12-09 10:19 AM (#22170 - in reply to #22169) (#22170) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2016-12-09 10:19 AM

lenson - 2016-12-09 6:50 AM

The Instruction Booklet link on the test page for Round 2 appears to be broken. There is no attachment id in the URL: http://logicmastersindia.com/lmitests/dl.asp?attachmentid=.


Fixed.
@ 2016-12-09 12:52 PM (#22171 - in reply to #21848) (#22171) Top

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manikodi posted @ 2016-12-09 12:52 PM

Will there be bonus points for this round 2 as well? I finished before 29 minutes and the bonus points are not added. The points table shows mine as 99.7. Pls clarify
@ 2016-12-09 1:40 PM (#22172 - in reply to #22171) (#22172) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2016-12-09 1:40 PM

manikodi - 2016-12-09 12:52 PM

Will there be bonus points for this round 2 as well? I finished before 29 minutes and the bonus points are not added. The points table shows mine as 99.7. Pls clarify


Yup, there will be bonus points same as round 1. It is probably not set in the score page yet, we will look into it.
@ 2016-12-09 1:59 PM (#22174 - in reply to #21848) (#22174) Top

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RameshLMI posted @ 2016-12-09 1:59 PM

Enjoyed solving the Variants as well as Classic. Made mistakes in between but could complete the set.
@ 2016-12-09 2:04 PM (#22175 - in reply to #22172) (#22175) Top

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manikodi posted @ 2016-12-09 2:04 PM

Great..Had a great time solving the sudokus..
@ 2016-12-09 3:45 PM (#22177 - in reply to #21848) (#22177) Top

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aditi2302 posted @ 2016-12-09 3:45 PM

Great sudokus. I took a little longer on the 9X9 Diagonal Sudoku but I enjoyed the set a lot.
@ 2016-12-09 5:58 PM (#22178 - in reply to #22172) (#22178) Top

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prasanna16391 - 2016-12-09 1:40 PM

manikodi - 2016-12-09 12:52 PM

Will there be bonus points for this round 2 as well? I finished before 29 minutes and the bonus points are not added. The points table shows mine as 99.7. Pls clarify


Yup, there will be bonus points same as round 1. It is probably not set in the score page yet, we will look into it.


You should see bonus now.
@ 2016-12-10 1:27 PM (#22186 - in reply to #22178) (#22186) Top

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manikodi posted @ 2016-12-10 1:27 PM

Administrator - 2016-12-09 5:58 PM

prasanna16391 - 2016-12-09 1:40 PM

manikodi - 2016-12-09 12:52 PM

Will there be bonus points for this round 2 as well? I finished before 29 minutes and the bonus points are not added. The points table shows mine as 99.7. Pls clarify


Yup, there will be bonus points same as round 1. It is probably not set in the score page yet, we will look into it.


You should see bonus now.


Yup..thanks
@ 2016-12-11 12:44 PM (#22189 - in reply to #21848) (#22189) Top

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akash.doulani posted @ 2016-12-11 12:44 PM

very nice set of sudokus. i was stuckin 9x9 diagonal for a very long time . really enjoyed the test. looking forward to round 3
@ 2016-12-11 5:51 PM (#22191 - in reply to #21848) (#22191) Top

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x18349276 posted @ 2016-12-11 5:51 PM

Hi! I've completed the 2nd round of ISKL. The 9*9 diagonal subtracted me a lot of time! Where can I see the leaderboard based on cumulative scores of these two rounds?
@ 2016-12-12 12:00 PM (#22199 - in reply to #21848) (#22199) Top

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Vasudha posted @ 2016-12-12 12:00 PM

Good one. Really enjoyed solving the variants
@ 2016-12-16 12:39 PM (#22218 - in reply to #22191) (#22218) Top

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x18349276 - 2016-12-11 5:51 PM

Hi! I've completed the 2nd round of ISKL. The 9*9 diagonal subtracted me a lot of time! Where can I see the leaderboard based on cumulative scores of these two rounds?


You can see them here - http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL/score.asp
@ 2016-12-18 1:13 PM (#22229 - in reply to #21848) (#22229) Top

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akash.doulani posted @ 2016-12-18 1:13 PM

Again , top class Sudokus. it's unfortunate that I made a submission error and also broke quadruple 9x9 not just once but thrice. Among all the three rounds , the third round was my favourite irrespective of the low score that I got in this . Looking forward to the finals .
@ 2016-12-19 1:51 PM (#22231 - in reply to #21848) (#22231) Top

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RameshLMI posted @ 2016-12-19 1:51 PM

Wonderful set of classics and variants from the Organizers. Made mistakes in 9x9 Quadruple and one 6x6 Killer. However, managed to complete the set within time. Could have been better. Looking forward for ISKl finals, if shortlisted. Thanks for such wonderful set, it was fun solving them.
@ 2016-12-20 12:16 PM (#22235 - in reply to #21848) (#22235) Top

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manikodi posted @ 2016-12-20 12:16 PM

Good set of sudokos...but my browser hung and the password was not displayed for a long time...couldn't complete.. lost precious minutes....:(
@ 2017-01-03 12:35 PM (#22301 - in reply to #22231) (#22301) Top

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vijaya_rajan posted @ 2017-01-03 12:35 PM

Where can we see the cumulative scores of the three rounds ?
@ 2017-01-03 3:17 PM (#22302 - in reply to #22301) (#22302) Top

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rvarun posted @ 2017-01-03 3:17 PM

vijaya_rajan - 2017-01-03 12:35 PM

Where can we see the cumulative scores of the three rounds ?


You can check out here http://logicmastersindia.com/2016/ISKL/score.asp
@ 2017-01-07 9:42 PM (#22317 - in reply to #21848) (#22317) Top

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ashwinibc posted @ 2017-01-07 9:42 PM

When is the 4th round?
@ 2017-01-08 11:09 AM (#22319 - in reply to #22317) (#22319) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2017-01-08 11:09 AM

ashwinibc - 2017-01-07 9:42 PM

When is the 4th round?


22nd January. Please check your email if you haven't already, I have sent details to all participants.
@ 2017-01-11 3:58 PM (#22327 - in reply to #21848) (#22327) Top

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deepti.garg posted @ 2017-01-11 3:58 PM

In linked sudokus, the shaded cells should contain same digits in the same order or any order?
@ 2017-01-11 5:36 PM (#22328 - in reply to #22327) (#22328) Top

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akash.doulani posted @ 2017-01-11 5:36 PM

deepti.garg - 2017-01-11 3:58 PM

In linked sudokus, the shaded cells should contain same digits in the same order or any order?

Same order
@ 2017-01-12 3:02 PM (#22331 - in reply to #21848) (#22331) Top

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Vasudha posted @ 2017-01-12 3:02 PM

Are the scores in this contest considered for LMI ranking?
@ 2017-01-12 10:50 PM (#22335 - in reply to #22331) (#22335) Top

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rakesh_rai posted @ 2017-01-12 10:50 PM

Vasudha - 2017-01-12 3:02 PM

Are the scores in this contest considered for LMI ranking?

No
@ 2017-01-13 9:50 AM (#22336 - in reply to #22319) (#22336) Top

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ashwinibc posted @ 2017-01-13 9:50 AM

Ok, thanks!But I haven't received any mail regarding ISKL.
@ 2017-01-21 2:17 PM (#22352 - in reply to #21848) (#22352) Top

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rakysh posted @ 2017-01-21 2:17 PM

What are the some strategy to solve thermo sudoku?
Please reply
@ 2017-01-21 4:41 PM (#22353 - in reply to #22352) (#22353) Top

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rakesh_rai posted @ 2017-01-21 4:41 PM

rakysh - 2017-01-21 2:17 PM

What are the some strategy to solve thermo sudoku?
Please reply

(a) Look for longer thermometers. That will restrict the placement of digits in those cells.
(b) If you get any cell on the thermometer, e.g. 5 in the middle of a thermometer, it immediately restricts the numbers to 1-4 for the bulb side and 6-9 for the other side.
(c) Look at the possibilities for the bulb and the last cells in the thermometers. Sometimes we can get a start if the thermometer is, say, 5 cells long and we can eliminate 1,2,3,4 from the bulb. (Or, if we can eliminate 6,7,8,9 from the last cell).
(d) You can pencilmark possibilities on the thermometer cells (e.g. 136); use <, > signs to indicate relationship between cells; or mark ranges for each cell (e.g. 1-4)
(e) Most important - Do not forget to apply classic rules. Whenever any cell gets filled look at possibilities of filling other cells by classic rules also.

Mainly, it is about getting the right starting point and getting the thermometer cells filled. Hope this helps.

If anything is unclear, please ask again. Or better still, you can share any sudoku where you are stuck and need help.
@ 2017-01-21 5:56 PM (#22354 - in reply to #21848) (#22354) Top

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rakysh posted @ 2017-01-21 5:56 PM

Thanks a bunch.Thanks for the tips.I am sticking in both thermo sudokus i.e-ISKL Part-2>>Category:Neighbours>>Thermo sudoku(page 5).Can you give some idea for the first step of both sudokus? Here is the link-http://logicmastersindia.com/2017/ISKL_Jan22_Part2/.It'll be immense help to me.
@ 2017-01-21 7:25 PM (#22355 - in reply to #22354) (#22355) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2017-01-21 7:25 PM

rakysh - 2017-01-21 5:56 PM

Thanks a bunch.Thanks for the tips.I am sticking in both thermo sudokus i.e-ISKL Part-2>>Category:Neighbours>>Thermo sudoku(page 5).Can you give some idea for the first step of both sudokus? Here is the link-http://logicmastersindia.com/2017/ISKL_Jan22_Part2/.It'll be immense help to me.


Both Thermos have some break-ins looking for extremities. If a box is covered entirely by thermos remember that 1 can only appear in the bulb, and 6 (for 6x6) or 9 (for 9x9) can appear only at the ends. For example in the 6x6, the bottom right box, where can you place 1? In the 9x9, the middle left box, where can you place 9? Work the higher and lower limits and move towards the middle of the number series for the given Sudoku. That usually works to get started.
@ 2017-01-22 9:53 AM (#22356 - in reply to #21848) (#22356) Top

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RameshLMI posted @ 2017-01-22 9:53 AM

Did lot of mistakes; Had to repeat one of the Classics and Linked 9*9; Fell short of time to enter the answers for Irregular 9*9; Overall a disappointing round for me.
@ 2017-01-22 2:34 PM (#22357 - in reply to #22353) (#22357) Top

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lakshmisv posted @ 2017-01-22 2:34 PM

Thanks for the tips. For the first time, I could solve both thermo-s.

Any tips for odd-sum and outside sudoku
@ 2017-01-22 4:12 PM (#22359 - in reply to #22357) (#22359) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2017-01-22 4:12 PM

lakshmisv - 2017-01-22 2:34 PM

Thanks for the tips. For the first time, I could solve both thermo-s.

Any tips for odd-sum and outside sudoku


I typed something and then deleted it, considering that it is probably not fair to give tips while the contest is running. Try to figure things out for now, and ask again after the contest if you are still having a difficulty.
@ 2017-01-23 12:46 AM (#22360 - in reply to #21848) (#22360) Top

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x18349276 posted @ 2017-01-23 12:46 AM

Hi. I've started Part 1 of ISKL Round 4 at about 19:05 in Italian time. When I checked if I could start Part 2 after 19:30 (see screenshots) the server didn't let me enter, although in the homepage there was "ends in 0 hours 55 minutes"; then I gave up. Why is this happened?



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@ 2017-01-23 12:52 AM (#22361 - in reply to #21848) (#22361) Top

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utkaarsh posted @ 2017-01-23 12:52 AM

Completed part 1 but tried to start part 2 now it shows cannot start now , isnt it open till 6.30 am

My miss .... i assumed it was 6.30 IST

Edited by utkaarsh 2017-01-23 12:58 AM
@ 2017-01-23 1:09 AM (#22362 - in reply to #21848) (#22362) Top

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RameshLMI posted @ 2017-01-23 1:09 AM

Fortunately no mistakes this time; Part-2 was better.
@ 2017-01-23 1:12 AM (#22363 - in reply to #21848) (#22363) Top

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RameshLMI posted @ 2017-01-23 1:12 AM

Overall a nice experience from Round1 of ISKL to Finals. Would like to thank the organizers.
@ 2017-02-01 10:12 PM (#22427 - in reply to #22359) (#22427) Top

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lakshmisv posted @ 2017-02-01 10:12 PM

Can you now please give tips for outside sudoku and odd-sum sudoku
@ 2017-09-22 5:32 AM (#23111 - in reply to #21848) (#23111) Top

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Akash181 posted @ 2017-09-22 5:32 AM

whats the password of the pdf?
@ 2017-09-24 8:55 PM (#23147 - in reply to #21848) (#23147) Top

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Harun-Or-Roshid posted @ 2017-09-24 8:55 PM

where are the password shown for open the pdf ?
@ 2017-09-24 10:15 PM (#23149 - in reply to #21848) (#23149) Top

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Samiya posted @ 2017-09-24 10:15 PM

Where is the password of the pdf
@ 2017-09-25 10:43 PM (#23193 - in reply to #21848) (#23193) Top

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Md.Arifuzzaman posted @ 2017-09-25 10:43 PM

Where is the password
@ 2017-09-26 1:33 AM (#23198 - in reply to #21848) (#23198) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2017-09-26 1:33 AM

http://logicmastersindia.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=381&s...

Please read through this once. You'll understand how online contests work and when you will get the password.
@ 2017-11-28 4:32 AM (#23805 - in reply to #21848) (#23805) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2017-11-28 4:32 AM

The dates of the 2017-18 edition are finalized as follows:
Round 1: December 15th-18th 2017
Round 2: December 22nd-25th 2017
Round 3: January 5th-10th 2018
Round 4: January 21st 2018

Registrations are still open, for more information check http://logicmastersindia.com/2017/ISKL/

I've sent an email to the registered participants with more details, and a list of LMI IDs who have already registered. If someone has registered and didn't receive the mail, send me an email at prasanna16391@gmail.com.
@ 2017-12-16 10:25 AM (#23862 - in reply to #21848) (#23862) Top

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SumaChunduri posted @ 2017-12-16 10:25 AM

I have started my exam and i don't see any sudoku's. where as in demo version I see a download option on right top of page. Please help ASAP. My exam got started :(
@ 2017-12-16 10:40 AM (#23863 - in reply to #23862) (#23863) Top

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swaroop2011 posted @ 2017-12-16 10:40 AM

SumaChunduri - 2017-12-16 10:25 AM

I have started my exam and i don't see any sudoku's. where as in demo version I see a download option on right top of page. Please help ASAP. My exam got started :(


Are you trying to attempt online solving or offline solving ?
For online solving there is separate link, once you click that you have to scroll down.
For offline solving, you need to download the pdf and enter the password shown and then start solving.
@ 2017-12-20 12:41 PM (#23884 - in reply to #21848) (#23884) Top

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swaroop2011 posted @ 2017-12-20 12:41 PM

Wonderful Set of Puzzles. Nice Round 1. Except that I am traveling and the printer didn't work in the shop (printing black lines across the page with no numbers) and after 15 min of wastage of time to make it work, I ended up solving online. So I might directly solve online in next round. :p
All the best for Round 2 to everyone.
@ 2017-12-21 2:30 PM (#23886 - in reply to #21848) (#23886) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2017-12-21 2:30 PM

Note: The schedule has been changed. Round 3's dates are now 5th January to 10th January. A mail has been sent to participants notifying them of the same.
@ 2017-12-22 9:38 PM (#23889 - in reply to #21848) (#23889) Top

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soun5 posted @ 2017-12-22 9:38 PM

My test has started and I'm unable to type digits in all the 9x9 grid sudokus
@ 2017-12-24 2:13 PM (#23893 - in reply to #21848) (#23893) Top

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prateek706 posted @ 2017-12-24 2:13 PM

Hi,
I missed the first round of ISKL. Can I still register and be eligible to play the rest of the rounds?
@ 2017-12-24 11:49 PM (#23894 - in reply to #21848) (#23894) Top

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qwerty posted @ 2017-12-24 11:49 PM

hi
@ 2017-12-26 12:17 PM (#23895 - in reply to #23893) (#23895) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2017-12-26 12:17 PM

prateek706 - 2017-12-24 2:13 PM

Hi,
I missed the first round of ISKL. Can I still register and be eligible to play the rest of the rounds?


Sorry about not getting to this sooner but Round 2 is now over too. If you are still interested you can drop me an email at prasanna16391@gmail.com and I'll take you through the steps but note that the final score will be a total of the four rounds where you'll get 0 for Rounds 1 and 2 by default.

Also, you can check out and note the schedule of other Sudoku contests coming up, like the Sudoku Mahabharat series for 2018. Details are here - http://logicmastersindia.com/SM/2018sm.asp
@ 2018-01-04 11:50 PM (#23939 - in reply to #21848) (#23939) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2018-01-04 11:50 PM

An important note has been mailed to participants about the online interface for round 3. Please read it before attempting the round.
@ 2018-01-05 10:39 AM (#23940 - in reply to #21848) (#23940) Top

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garima gupta posted @ 2018-01-05 10:39 AM

My exam has started and I am solving it online. It shows it is unable to submit the answers.
@ 2018-01-05 11:11 AM (#23941 - in reply to #21848) (#23941) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2018-01-05 11:11 AM

This is the topic of the mail mentioned one post above.
@ 2018-01-06 10:02 AM (#23942 - in reply to #21848) (#23942) Top

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Karan06022000 posted @ 2018-01-06 10:02 AM

Launch an Android app of LMI
@ 2018-01-06 10:20 AM (#23943 - in reply to #21848) (#23943) Top

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Karan06022000 posted @ 2018-01-06 10:20 AM

I am new .
@ 2018-01-20 3:38 PM (#24077 - in reply to #21848) (#24077) Top

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akash.doulani posted @ 2018-01-20 3:38 PM

All the best for the finals
@ 2018-01-20 9:35 PM (#24080 - in reply to #21848) (#24080) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2018-01-20 9:35 PM

Good Luck to all participants of ISKL for the final round!
@ 2019-10-31 8:38 PM (#27355 - in reply to #21848) (#27355) Top

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prasanna16391 posted @ 2019-10-31 8:38 PM

Details for ISKL 2019: https://logicmastersindia.com/2019/ISKL/

ISKL Round 1 Submission Link: https://logicmastersindia.com/2019/ISKL_Round1/

When it starts tomorrow, if you have paid the participation fee, logged in to your LMI account and still can't see the Start Button active, please send a mail to prasanna16391@gmail.com
@ 2019-11-04 3:56 PM (#27357 - in reply to #21848) (#27357) Top

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DanAvi posted @ 2019-11-04 3:56 PM

Would someone please clarify whether the ISKL Round 1 is on till 6th Nov. or ends today(4th)
@ 2019-11-04 9:15 PM (#27358 - in reply to #27357) (#27358) Top

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kishy72 posted @ 2019-11-04 9:15 PM

Round 1 is open till 6th
@ 2019-11-04 10:04 PM (#27359 - in reply to #27358) (#27359) Top

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DanAvi posted @ 2019-11-04 10:04 PM

Thanks. The heading of this page still has the test to be (1st - 4th Nov), so I wanted to be sure
@ 2019-11-08 12:42 PM (#27361 - in reply to #27359) (#27361) Top

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Administrator posted @ 2019-11-08 12:42 PM

Submission page for Round 2 is live.
@ 2019-11-28 5:56 PM (#27367 - in reply to #21848) (#27367) Top

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rajeshk posted @ 2019-11-28 5:56 PM

Congrats to Pranav for winning ISKL 2019. Also, congrats to Kishore and Gaurav for 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
Full result can be found at
https://logicmastersindia.com/2019/ISKL/score.asp
@ 2020-11-20 2:12 AM (#28569 - in reply to #21848) (#28569) Top

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ashwaryab29 posted @ 2020-11-20 2:12 AM

How can I participate in the Sudoku League?