Basic Sudoku Techniques
Master the fundamental solving strategies that form the foundation of all Sudoku solving. These techniques will help you solve Easy and Medium puzzles consistently.
Learning Path: Start with Naked Singles, then move to Hidden Singles. Once you've mastered both, you'll be able to solve most Easy puzzles and many Medium ones!
Beginner
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5 min
Find cells that can only contain one possible number
Beginner
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6 min
Locate numbers that can only go in one place within a unit
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Naked Pairs
8 min
Use pairs of cells with identical candidates for eliminations
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Scanning Techniques
4 min
Systematic methods for finding obvious placements
Ready to Practice?
Now that you've learned the basic techniques, put them into practice! Start with Easy puzzles and work your way up as you become more comfortable with these strategies.