Kaggle: Squares in Squares
Last date 11 July 2027, 05:29 IST
For1st year · 2nd year · 3rd year · Final year · Master's / PhD · Graduated
What Kaggle: Squares in Squares is
Pack n unit squares into the smallest possible square for n = 1 to 1,000, an open combinatorial-geometry problem; optimisation, not ML, so maths and algorithms students can win.
Who can apply
Anyone with a Kaggle account, solo or team, any year or branch; maths/optimisation skills matter more than ML. Ends where Kaggle's standard rules stop (age of majority / sanctioned countries).
The organiser's rules Open to Kaggle users per competition rules. Partial submissions allowed.
What it pays
“Final Leaderboard Prizes 1st Place - $12,000 2nd Place - $10,000 3rd Place - $8,000 4th Place - $5,000 5th Place - $5,000”
Important dates
- Last date
- 11 July 2027, 05:29 IST
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on Kaggle's own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from Kaggle's own page, so you can check it yourself:
“July 11, 2027 - Entry Deadline. You must accept the competition rules before this date in order to compete.”
Desk notes
Playground competition (does not award points or medals) but real cash: $50,000 total, including two $5,000 milestone prizes for the top leaderboard on 17 Jan 2027 and 18 Apr 2027. Started 21 Oct 2026; final submission 18 Jul 2027; 11:59 PM UTC. 1,302 teams at check (31 Oct).
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for Kaggle: Squares in Squares?
The last date is 11 July 2027, 05:29 IST. Kaggle's own page says: "July 11, 2027 - Entry Deadline. You must accept the competition rules before this date in order to compete."
Who can apply for Kaggle: Squares in Squares?
Anyone with a Kaggle account, solo or team, any year or branch; maths/optimisation skills matter more than ML. Ends where Kaggle's standard rules stop (age of majority / sanctioned countries). In the organiser's words: Open to Kaggle users per competition rules. Partial submissions allowed.
How much does Kaggle: Squares in Squares pay?
Kaggle's page says: "Final Leaderboard Prizes 1st Place - $12,000 2nd Place - $10,000 3rd Place - $8,000 4th Place - $5,000 5th Place - $5,000."
Where do I apply for Kaggle: Squares in Squares?
On Kaggle's own site: https://www.kaggle.com/competitions/squares-in-squares. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.