Past Competitions

Math in the Matrix MathDash Competition

The Math in the Matrix MathDash competition is free and open to everyone (students and adults).

There are 4 different divisions based on your experience, which will automatically be determined based on questions at registration.

There are 10 problems per division to be solved in 60 minutes.

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More about MathDash:

MathDash is generously hosting the competition on their website.

MathDash is the math-equivalent of chess.com. It has a live arena where players can compete against each other LIVE in multiple modes, including Contest Math and Lightning Math.

Every few days, MathDash hosts live competitions (with cash prizes!) where you can see your real-time ranking on the contest leaderboard.

Upcoming MathDash competitions will be displayed on this page.

Prizes ($200 in Amazon Gift Cards)

Gold/Platinum Division:

First Place: $30

Second Place: $25

Third Place: $20

Fourth Place: $15

Fifth Place: $10

Silver Division:

First Place: $25

Second Place: $20

Third Place: $15

Bronze Division:

First Place: $20

Second Place: $10

Iron Division:

First Place: $10

The competition has concluded. We had over 180 participants and $200 in prize money, both the most ever for any MathDash competition up to the time this competition was hosted.

Our TEAM

James Stewart

Lead Problem Writer, Test Solver, Website Developer

James has been writing original math problems and hosting math competitions since 2020. He is a 2x AIME qualifier and scored in the top 1% (DHR) on AMC 8 and 10. James is also a Spirit of Ramanujan Fellow and the founder of the Mega Math Channel. He enjoys rock climbing, skiing, and writing math problems.

Oron Wang

Problem Writer, Test Solver

Oron is a 3-time USAJMO qualifier and MATHCOUNTS Written Champion. He is a problem-writer for the Exeter Math Club Competition. Aside from math, he also enjoys playing the piano.

Daniel Sun

Problem Writer, Test Solver, MathDash Co-Founder

Daniel is a 2016 MOPper and 3x USAMO qualifier. After graduating from MIT, he traded at Jane Street and continued to coach students in math. He is now creating mathdash.live, the best place to train for math competitions.

MITM Mathdash competition results

* indicates prizewinner

Gold division*

Name	Grade	Rank	State
Aryan	10	1	VA
Lazar		2	TX
Nathan	7	3	TX
Not	11	4	CA
Joe	5	5	CA

Silver division*

Name	Grade	Rank	State
Brian	9	1	NC
Chenghao	9	2	CA
Brandon	6	3	MA

bronze division*

Name	Grade	Rank	State
Kaden		1
Jeffrey	10	2	PA

IRON DIVISION*

Name	Grade	Rank	State
Youngsoo	8	1	NJ