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The Mathematical Olympiad course provides an introduction. : Unlike standard textbooks
Unlike typical textbooks, which present polished, final solutions, this series originated from actual classroom lectures. The author, a seasoned coach from China (a dominant force in the IMO), structured the content to mirror a live course progression. it introduces unconventional
Xu’s book fits nicely between AoPS Vol 2 and Engel—it is more systematic than AoPS but less dense than Engel. which present polished