Futoshiki
The rules of Futoshiki are very simple: 1. The grid is square and can be of any size. Use numbers 1 to the size of the grid to solve the puzzle. 2. Numbers cannot be repeated in a row or…
Tag: x-wing
Advanced Sudoku and Kakuro
Since my Sudoku K book is still a few months away, it is time to introduce another book with my Killer Sudoku and Samurai Sudoku puzzles and puzzles from other puzzle creators. The book I’m talking about is called “Teach…
Swordfish
A while ago I explained the X-Wing solving technique. Recently I shown my explanation of other basic, Classic Sudoku solving techniques. The only remaining solving method that I don’t consider trial and error is Swordfish. So, to complete the list…
Classic Sudoku Solving Techniques
It’s about time I finally explained the basic (and most common) Sudoku solving techniques. Most of you are already familiar with these, but for those who aren’t – I’d like to show my explanation. These techniques are used in ALL…
Samurai Sudoku rules
I’ve been asked a few times to post some Samurai sudoku solving tips. Well – there aren’t any special tips that apply exclusively to Samurai. Standard Sudoku rules apply, but to make things clear for newcomers, I’d like to give…
Diagonal Sudoku Samurai
Diagonal Samurai Sudoku X for New Year’s Day – this is the only place you can find these kind of Sudoku puzzles! Warning: Today’s puzzle is the MOST difficult Samurai X yet! Basically, not only do you have to fight…
No Samurai X today! (again!?)
Instead, a very similar yet different variation – 4 puzzles in an X-Ring. This is not to be confused with the X-Wing solving technique! X-Ring for Saturday, December 03 – this is the only place you can find these kind…
Diagonal Sudoku Wing X
Instead, a very similar yet different variation – the true Wing X. This is not to be confused with the X-Wing solving technique! Wing X for Saturday, November 26 – this is the only place you can find these kind…
More Swordfish
I posted another classic Sudoku that requires Swordfish/X-Wing solving technique. You should practice this technique because at some stage I might post a Killer Sudoku that will require you to use this technique to solve the puzzle. Maybe. 🙂 Of…
X-Wing
UPDATE: I changed the image to reflect an actual X-Wing. As a matter of fact, this is the puzzle that I posted a couple of days ago under the “daily Sudoku” page. Here is a quick explanation for the “X-Wing”…