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Reversi / Othello Game Logic: You receive a board size n and a series of moves. You have to simulate the game mechanics of Othello/Reversi. This involves placing a piece, checking all 8 directions (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) for opponent pieces, and "flipping" them if they are sandwiched between your pieces. You had to return the final score of Black vs. White pieces.
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PhD Algorithm Development Intern

Interviewed at Hudson River Trading

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Nov 11, 2025

Reversi / Othello Game Logic: You receive a board size n and a series of moves. You have to simulate the game mechanics of Othello/Reversi. This involves placing a piece, checking all 8 directions (vertical, horizontal, diagonal) for opponent pieces, and "flipping" them if they are sandwiched between your pieces. You had to return the final score of Black vs. White pieces.

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