I'd like to apologize to anyone who clicked on this blog expecting actual advice on becoming a master. That is not what this blog is about. This blog post is a continuation of the series "How to become a Master". Part 1 is available here. As you may already know, Mike Mirzayanov holds a magical event every year centered around the New Year where you can both change your rank and your handle. Of course, the rank-changing feature is much more interesting for anyone who wishes to become a Master or higher. To activate it, you can go to your profile page, click on the Magic tab, and choose a new rank. For it to work, you must believe in Santa Claus!