How to play Sudoku for beginners?
Matthew Shields
Updated on March 05, 2026
How to play Sudoku for beginners?
1) Know the sudoku grid. Every sudoku puzzle involves a 9×9 grid of squares subdivided into 3×3 boxes. 2) Know the rules. Once the puzzle is solved, this means that every row, column, and 3×3 box will contain every number from 1 to 9 exactly once. 3) Find squares that can only be one number. When you start a new sudoku puzzle, some squares will already be filled with numbers. 4) Use the numbers you fill in to reveal more squares. 5) Pencil in candidates. Unless you’re completing an easy sudoku grid designed for beginners, you’ll soon run out of possible numbers you can ‘lock in’ for certain. 6) Repeat until you’ve solved the puzzle. Congratulations! You now know the process to solve a basic sudoku puzzle!
How to win at Sudoku?
Know the Rules. Knowing the rules is like a path in order to reach your destination.
How to solve Sudoku without guessing?
You might be able to guess and get a lucky right answer, but in general yes, sudoku is solved without guessing. Instead of guessing use strategic thoughtful moves. Use the strategy of “scan and find” instead of getting too stuck on one square on the grid.
How to solve Sudoku puzzles?
The obvious way to solve a sudoku puzzle is to find the right numbers to go in the squares. However the best way to start is the other way round – finding the right squares to hold the numbers. This uses a technique called ‘crosshatching’, which only takes a couple of minutes to learn. It can solve many ‘easy’ rated puzzles on its own.
How to beat Sudoku?
Method 1
How to create a Sudoku puzzle?
Create Sudoku Solution Yes,the first step is to create your puzzle’s solution. That is the easy part. You know the Sudoku rules.