Two-String Kite Sudoku Technique — AIC Kite Pattern

A Two String Kite is an AIC technique where two adjacent are connected by a in a .

How it works

Start with a Strong Link in a Line

This Row has 8 in exactly two cells. One of them must be 8. This relationship is called a .

Find a bridge

Check if either 8 is part of a in their Box.

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There are many 8's in the Box. This relationship is called a .

Check the adjacent Lines

Here the adjecent Column has another Strong Link on 8.

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A Two String Kite is defined by the in adjecent .

Spot the contradiction

If neither of these cells are 8, then this box would have two 8's and be invalid.

One must be 8

Now we can be certain that one of the ends must be 8.

Eliminate shared peers

Safely remove 8 from any cells that see both string ends.

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Start with a Strong Link in a Line
This Row has 8 in exactly two cells. One of them must be 8. This relationship is called a .
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Find a bridge
Check if either 8 is part of a in their Box.
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There are many 8's in the Box. This relationship is called a .
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Check the adjacent Lines
Here the adjecent Column has another Strong Link on 8.
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A Two String Kite is defined by the in adjecent .
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Spot the contradiction
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One must be 8
Now we can be certain that one of the ends must be 8.
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Eliminate shared peers
Safely remove 8 from any cells that see both string ends.

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