Classic Sudoku Easy

Easy Sudoku Online

A gentle starting level for learning how to scan rows, columns, and 3×3 blocks.

Best for
New players or anyone who wants a quick, relaxed game
Focus on
Naked singles, hidden singles in a row/column/block
Difficulty
Error 0 / 3
Time 00:00
Score 1.400

9×9 Sudoku board. Use the arrow keys to move between cells; Home and End go to the start or end of a row; Ctrl or Command + Home/End goes to the first/last cell on the board. Keys 1–9 enter a digit in the current mode; Shift + 1–9 adds a quick Note without turning Notes on; 0, Delete, or the numpad decimal key clears a cell; N toggles Notes, A toggles Auto Candidates, and Space pauses the game.

Tap to enter · press and hold to add a NotePress 1–9 to enter · Shift + number for quick Pencil marks
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Auto candidates and Notes mode are remembered separately for Classic and Killer. Pause state and game progress are not synced as preferences.

How to play effectively

Sudoku Easy tips

Start with rows, columns, or blocks that have only 1–3 empty cells. On Easy, most moves can be found by direct scanning without writing many candidates.

  • Find a cell with only one valid digit left.
  • After each new digit, rescan the related row, column, and block.
  • Use a hint only after you have checked all three directions.
Difficulty evidence

Why this puzzle pool is rated Easy

Difficulty is not assigned from clue count alone. The site grader follows human techniques first, records the hardest technique reached, and uses residual search only when implemented logical techniques stall.

Techniques found: Naked Single

This is one representative verified puzzle from the current verified quality pool. Difficulty remains an estimate because player experience changes how hard the same board feels.

Strongest technique
Naked Single
Difficulty score
261
Logical steps
39
Starting clues
42
Quality score
100/100
Grader version
1.2
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Who is Easy Sudoku for?

Easy Sudoku is for people learning the rules, anyone who wants a short relaxing game, or players building the habit of scanning rows, columns, and 3×3 blocks. These boards usually offer many forced moves, so you can practice logic without dense candidate notes.

A good goal on Easy is not to click as fast as possible, but to understand the reason for every digit. After each move, rescan the three related regions to build a systematic solving habit.

Sudoku difficulty guide

Easy Sudoku Online FAQ

Is Easy Sudoku good for beginners?

Yes. Easy Sudoku is the best starting point if you are learning the rules, scanning rows, columns and boxes, or practicing naked and hidden singles without dense candidate notes.

Should I use notes on Easy Sudoku?

Use notes only when a small area is stuck. Most Easy puzzles can be solved mainly by scanning and singles, so keeping notes light makes the logic easier to follow.

When should I move from Easy to Medium Sudoku?

Move to Medium when you can finish several Easy puzzles consistently, make few mistakes and rarely need hints. Medium introduces more candidate work and hidden logic.

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