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Forcing Chains in Sudoku

Test each possible value of a candidate and follow its logical consequences.

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How it works

Test each possible value of a candidate and follow its logical consequences.

Example

If one branch leads to a contradiction, eliminate that assumption. If every branch reaches the same result, that result is forced.

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Forcing Chains in Sudoku

Key point

Test each possible value of a candidate and follow its logical consequences.

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