In the previous article in this series on how to solve Sudoku puzzles, we solved 1/3 of the grid using process of elimination and paying attention to which numbers were missing, and then tying up the loose ends and finishing up where our thought process led us. Now it’s time to look to some different parts of the grid and see what we can see.

If you’re trying to get better at playing Sudoku, one of the best ways to improve your skills is to read Sudoku books. There are a wide variety of Sudoku books on the market that offer all kinds of help to improve your Sudoku skills, such as Sudoku books with a range of very easy to very difficult puzzles, or Sudoku books with advanced problem solving techniques that teach you how to apply a consistent method for solving Sudoku puzzles.