I tried to register ... TOISUDM Ashwin25 is what I sent as the message ... response is invalid keyword request. Anybody facing the same problem ?

waiting for this........atlast

give space after Ashwin "Ashwin 25"

I tried with the space as well. same error message

Hi Ashwin. Try the following and send to 58888.

TOISUDM ASHWIN 25

Edited by rvarun 2014-07-01 3:40 PM

Check this: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sudoku.cms

It looks similar to previous years. Basically, the number of people registering would be much more than what can be accommodated in a single group. So there will be multiple preliminary rounds with different groups of people and a few people will be chosen from each of these rounds to proceed to the regional final round which will be held later in the day.

Edited by lenson 2014-07-01 3:42 PM

I tried TOISUDM Prasanna23 and got an immediate response. The only possible error I see is the number entered.

So you sms-ed and got the timing of 10 AM? Typically that makes you an early batch participant, and so yes, you will have an interval. I'd advise you mainly to make sure you give the right contact details in the first round sheet, so that if you do qualify, they'll be able to contact you easily to notify. Also, don't go too far away from the venue of course, so that you can reach back in time for the next round.

The second round is typically longer and then there's the time taken to check and decide the winners, all of this combined is what takes it to 5 and such. If I remember right, in Mumbai, last year we were called for the 2nd round at 2 PM.

All of this information is assuming it is the same format as last year. So don't take any of it as a given unless an organizer confirms it.

It was a good experience to participate in the contest.
Last year, in Round1: One had to solve 8 6*6 sudoku in 15 minutes.
In Round 2: there were 4 classic sudokus and 4 of variant types, 1 each of odd-even, trio, diagonal and alphabet sudoku. And time allotted for the second round was 1hr..but to get selected one had to solve all the sudokus in less than 40mins. Let's see if there will be a change in the format.
I am looking forward for the contest. Best wishes for all the participants. Just enjoy the competition, it will be a great experience.

Edited by Dileep Singh 2014-07-01 5:22 PM

Not exactly. It was the top 4 participants, regardless of time. In the Mumbai round, the 4th qualifier did not finish the set within the 60 minutes I think. It depends on difficulty. Going by the announcement, I suppose this year its top 3 participants and not top 4 who get selected.

Ohh..i was assuming on the basis of my last year experience.

I have read the terms and conditions at toi.in/sudoku, they have mentioned in terms and conditions that top3 will be selected in city rounds. But they also have mentioned in the rules that top4 will be selected.
I am confused.

Top 3 from each city qualify for national finals.
From the 12 finalists, top 4 will be selected.

Which one is the toughest among all the different types/variants in Times Sudoku ???

In the toi websit,the format for sms is mentioned as toisud(city)<space>name to 58888...but in the examples mentioned they have typed some extra number after the name...should we mention our age as well then??

Edited by sreejith 2014-07-03 2:46 PM

Yes

Edited by souviksam 2014-07-03 3:01 PM

Yes you have to mention your age also.
SMS TOISUD(city) name age to 58888

Edited by souviksam 2014-07-03 3:04 PM

Any Sudoku variant can be made easy/difficult and also it could depend on personal preferences. Assuming it is similar to last year, the Sudokus will have points assigned to them, which is an estimation of difficulty.

@administrator : Can I have the password of contest 'Road to London'....

@Administrator : I need to practice before tomorrow's Delhi's Round...

http://logicmastersindia.com/2014/06S/

As soon as you sign in using your LMI id, the password will be shown.

Practice Puzzles for Round 1 of Times Sudoku Championship (5th and 6th July at various cities)
http://swaroopg92.blogspot.com/2014/07/practice-puzzles-for-round-1...
Mostly Easy but 1 or 2 are medium difficulty. This is mainly to give you idea about 1st round and its based on previous years experience. Remember in actual contest sudokus might be difficult than whats here. :)
Good luck to all with 1 day to go. :)

Please provide a landmark for Bangalore event because there are many St. Joseph Colleges in that area.

what's the date and time for times sudoku championship in delhi????

Hi Venkatesh. The first post of this thread has the details on all rounds. It will be held tomorrow - july 5 in Delhi. Please register for the event via sms.

thanks varun