1. The Event
An Excel-based esports tournament organized by SkyEsports and FMWC with
online qualifiers and a LAN final.
2. Participants
Open to all regardless of age, gender, or location.
3. The Cases
- Each Case includes Excel-based problem-solving questions.
- Graded automatically with number/text input answers.
- Excel 2010+ compatible. Newer versions may help solve faster.
- Participants must submit their Excel files after solving.
4. Tournament Format
Online Qualifiers on July 30, Aug 15, and Aug 21. In-Person Finals on
Sep 4, 2025.
5. Online Qualification
- Case sent between 6:00–6:15 PM IST. Deadline: 6:45 PM.
- 30 minutes per participant.
- Free to enter. Registration closes 3 days prior to each round.
- Top 4 from each round go to Semi-Finals.
6. In-Person Finals
- Date: Sep 4, 2025 at [Venue TBA].
- 2 Semi-Finals → 6 players → Final match (40 min).
- Top 3 from each semi-final qualify for the Final.
- Winners represent India in Las Vegas finals.
7. Points System
- 1000 points + 250 bonus per Case.
- Extra-hard questions may yield bonus points.
- Model submission required to validate results.
8. Tie-breakers
- Timely submission of the Excel file.
- Faster time spent solving the Case.
- Performance in the most recent and earlier rounds.
- If still tied, earlier registration wins.
9. Prize Money
- Total prize pool: INR [TBA].
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4–6th places.
- Valid government ID required for claiming prizes.
- Winners become brand ambassadors.
10. Fair Play
- Cheating or collusion is strictly prohibited.
- AI tools (Copilot, Lambda, VBA) are allowed.
- Violation leads to disqualification without refund.
11. Rule Changes
Organizers reserve the right to modify rules as needed.
For updates and sample Cases, visit the official FMWC website.