# Codeforces
> Codeforces is a leading social networking website for competitive programmers, allowing users to solve challenges, participate in regularly scheduled contests, and share knowledge via blogs. Founded by Mikhail Mirzayanov, it has become a global standard for high-level algorithmic training and competitive ranking.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/codeforces
- Slug: codeforces
- BAI Score: 88/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Technology / Education
- Last Analyzed: April 10, 2026
## Competitors
- LeetCode (https://optimly.ai/brand/leetcode)
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Codeforces is listed in the AI Directory.
Codeforces is a leading social networking website for competitive programmers, allowing users to solve challenges, participate in regularly scheduled contests, and share knowledge via blogs. Founded by Mikhail Mirzayanov, it has become a global standard for high-level algorithmic training and competitive ranking.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Codeforces |
| Slug         | codeforces |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/codeforces |
| BAI Score    | 88/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Technology / Education |
| Last Analyzed | April 10, 2026 |
| Last Updated | 2026-04-12T05:59:44.318Z |
### Verified Facts
- Founded: 2009
- Headquarters: Saratov / Saint Petersburg, Russia
### Competitors
| Name | Profile |
|------|---------|
| LeetCode | https://optimly.ai/brand/leetcode |
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/codeforces
- JSON endpoint: /brand/codeforces.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/codeforces/llms.txt