The New Sudoku Players' Forum

[RaiderFan92]

What are those loops and chain things you guys are talking about? Im a beginner so would I not be able to learn those yet?

[Cec]

Hi RaiderFan92,

It's great to know you are interested in Sudoku puzzles. No offence intended but as your say you are a newcomer to Sudoku your initial request to learn what loops and chains are is akin to jumping into the deep end of a pool and asking how to swim.

There are many links mentioned throughout the forum which explain the basic techniques of sudoku and these include the following...

http://www.angusj.com/sudoku/hints.php
http://www.sadmansoftware.com/sudoku/techniques.htm
http://www.scanraid.com/BasicStrategies.htm

As you have specifically requested help to understand what "loops and chains" means you can read the explanations described HERE

Good luck with your homework

Cec

[RaiderFan92]

Thanks! I didnt mean specifically links and chains. What I meant was all of that stuff. Like X-Wing, Swordfish, Forcing chains, loops. That stuff. Thanks!

[Cec]

Thanks! I didnt mean specifically links and chains. What I meant was all of that stuff. Like X-Wing, Swordfish, Forcing chains, loops. That stuff. Thanks!

RaiderFan92,

The following link should meet all your needs.

http://www.sudocue.net/guide.php#ALS

Cec

[RaiderFan92]

Wow, that link had A LOT of info, thanks!