What algorithm solves sudoku?

Sudoku can be solved using stochastic (random-based) algorithms. An example of this method is to: Randomly assign numbers to the blank cells in the grid. Calculate the number of errors.

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2023-11-08 13:49:33

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Can you solve sudoku without guessing?
Can all Sudoku puzzles be solved without guessing? According to Sudoku Of The Day, “Sudoku is a puzzle involving logic—no arithmetic or guessing is required!” While you can, guess, of course, if your guess is wrong, it will throw off the rest of the puzzle and you'll need to start over.
2024-02-13 09:09:03

Who solved sudoku the fastest?
A Sudoku Master from China Wang Shiyao solved 9x9 sudoku grid in 54.44 seconds at the World Sudoku & Puzzle Championship held in Prague. However...
2024-02-09 22:15:03

What is the basic algorithm for sudoku?
Definition 1 (Sudoku Solution). The solution of a Sudoku puzzle requires that every row, col- umn, and box contain all the numbers in the set [1, 2,..., 9] and that every cell be occupied by one and only one number. This definition implies that no row, column, or box will have any number repeated.
2024-01-16 18:50:39

Is there only one right way to solve sudoku?
The short answer is no.
While people commonly think that Sudokus can only have one unique solution, any puzzle with seven or fewer starting clues must mathematically have multiple solutions. This is because in these Sudoku puzzles there cannot be a clue for every digit from 1 to 9 in the initial clue.
2024-01-07 11:52:41

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