To give you an idea of the difficulty level in these PDFs, here is a sample "deep dive" into a classic problem found in 104 Number Theory Problems .
Olympiad problems generally fall into four pillars. Do not try to solve randomly. 1000 mathematical olympiad problems pdf google
| | Recommendation | |--------|------------------| | Beginner (first olympiad year) | ❌ Avoid. Start with The Art of Problem Solving Volume 1 or 104 Number Theory Problems . | | Intermediate (national qualifier) | ⚠️ Cautiously yes. Use only if you have a mentor or access to solutions online. | | Advanced (national team) | ✅ Yes. Use as a problem mine. Skip the ones you’ve seen. | | Coach / Teacher | ✅ Yes. Excellent for picking homework problems. | | Casual puzzle solver | ❌ No. This will destroy your weekend. | To give you an idea of the difficulty