{"id":73,"date":"2025-12-08T16:03:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T03:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesudoku.com\/blog\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-08-26T17:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T05:06:35","slug":"sudoku-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thesudoku.com\/blog\/sudoku-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Sudoku Rules Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sudoku Rules<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Easy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Normal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Master<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chains & Colours<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Sudoku<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Last Free Cell<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only one number remains – place it in the empty cell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Last Remaining Number<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No other numbers are possible in the cell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Last Possible Cell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number can go in only one cell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Naked Single<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only one candidate left. Just fill it in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hidden Single<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a candidate that fits only one cell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Easy Sudoku Rules & Fundamental Solving Techniques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mastering Sudoku doesn’t require complex mathematics\u2014just clear logic, visual scanning, and a step-by-step approach. Whether you are completely new to grid puzzles or looking to sharpen your solving speed, understanding the core rules and basic strategies is your first step toward becoming an expert solver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Essential Rules of Sudoku<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every standard Sudoku grid consists of a 9×9 board<\/strong> divided into nine 3×3 blocks<\/strong>. The objective is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n