8
1
5
4
2
7
5
8
6
2
3
1
8
4
3
1
6
9
3
6
9
1
1
2
4
4
5
3
1
Time 00:00
Mistakes 0
Ready
Expert Sudoku #146
XY-Wings, forced chains and positions that punish impatience.
| Difficulty | Expert |
| Clues given | 29 of 81 |
| Technique score | 51.4 |
| Rated techniques | 4 |
Techniques this puzzle needs
Where to start
The first move on this board is a Naked Single: Row 1, column 5 already sees all eight other digits in its row, column and box, so it can only be 9.
Progress is saved in this browser automatically. Use the keyboard: arrows to move, 1–9 to fill, N for notes, H for a hint.