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(This post is part of: “A Story of Self-setting Sudoku”<\/a>.)
\nEven with basic models of self-setting sudoku intelligence, it is good to have some simplified rules to check for. Repeating clear patterns helps the superior intellect of our models learn to stay on the road.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"by<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using SudokuPad)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> {People, The Sides of}<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is 3rd puzzle from “Dr. Sudoku”, our AI-powered puzzle engine pushing the limits of sudoku intelligence.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Insert a number from 1 to 6 into each white cell so that no number repeats in any row, column, or bold region. <\/p>\n

Difficulty (highlight to view):<\/b> 3 stars<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:15, Master = 4:00, Expert = 8:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for classic Sudoku<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Sudoku<\/a> to get started on. More classic Sudoku puzzles can be found in The Art of Sudoku<\/i><\/a>, The Art of Sudoku 2<\/i><\/a> and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n

Note 2:<\/b>\u00a0Comments on the blog are great! For a more interactive discussion, please also consider using our\u00a0Twelve Months of Sudoku?<\/a>\u00a0post\u00a0on the GMPuzzles Discord. Not a member of the Discord? Click\u00a0this link<\/a>\u00a0for basic access.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

(This post is part of: “A Story of Self-setting Sudoku”.) Even with basic models of self-setting sudoku intelligence, it is good to have some simplified rules to check for. Repeating clear patterns helps the superior intellect of our models learn to stay on the road. 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