Sudoku Dojo

Advanced Sudoku Techniques

At the advanced level, board-wide pattern recognition becomes key. Instead of single cells or rows, you need to see patterns spanning multiple rows and columns simultaneously.

X-Wing

A rectangular pattern across 2 rows and 2 columns. The entry point to advanced techniques.

Swordfish

X-Wing extended to 3 rows and 3 columns. Must-know for expert solvers.

Skyscraper

Two "towers" eliminate candidates across the board. Related to X-Wing.

Finned X-Wing

An imperfect X-Wing with an extra candidate — use the "fin" to still eliminate.

Practice at Advanced Level