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DE-BUNDESWETTBEWERB 2018 Problem 5

    Anja and Bernd take turns in removing stones from a heap, initially consisting of nn stones ( n≥2n \ge 2 ). Anja begins, removing at least one but not all the stones. Afterwards, in each turn the player has to remove at least one stone and at most as many stones as removed in the preceding move. The player removing the last stone wins.

    Depending on the value of nn , which player can ensure a win?

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    Official text: Bundeswettbewerb Mathematik 2018 official paper, page 1.

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