Find Champion I — LeetCode 2923 Python Solution

EasyArrayMatrix
Problem
#2923
Reading time
2 min

The problem

There are n teams numbered from 0 to n - 1 in a tournament. Given a 0-indexed 2D boolean matrix grid of size n * n.

Example

Input
grid = [[0,1],[0,0]]
Output
0
Explanation
There are two teams in this tournament.

Python solution

Python
class Solution:
    def findChampion(self, grid: List[List[int]]) -> int:
        for i, row in enumerate(grid):
            if all(x == 1 for j, x in enumerate(row) if i != j):
                return i

Complexity

MeasureComplexity
TimeO(n^2), where n is the number of teams
SpaceO(1) auxiliary

Pattern: Matrix and Grid

Treat a 2-D grid as a graph whose neighbours are the four adjacent cells. LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I is filed here on both counts: the reference solution below belongs to the algorithm family this hub collects, and LeetCode tags it Matrix.

The matrix and grid guide has the Python template for the pattern and the 216 LeetCode problems that use it.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I?
LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I is rated Easy on LeetCode.
What is the time complexity of LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I?
The Python solution on this page runs in O(n^2), where n is the number of teams.
What is the space complexity of LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I?
The Python solution on this page uses O(1) auxiliary space.
What topics does LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I cover?
LeetCode 2923. Find Champion I is tagged Array and Matrix on LeetCode.

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