Select 3–4 problems from the same year’s competition and give yourself 4 hours. Simulate IMO conditions. Afterward, grade yourself against the official rubric (often included in the PDF’s appendix).
While the problems are decades old, they remain deeply relevant for modern students preparing for high-stakes exams such as the , USAMO/JMO , and the IMO itself. Structure and Categories
Many problems in the book come from the and the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad . These are problems that have stumped national teams. Solving them puts you in the company of the world’s best young mathematicians.
Many problems are accompanied by more than one solution, demonstrating various "angles of attack" and mathematical strategies.
The text introduces advanced strategies, such as Abel's Summation Formula , which are essential for high-level problem-solving. Availability and Formats