Mirrored from Sudopedia, the Free Sudoku Reference Guide

Canonical grid

The canonical grid is a solution grid where the same 3 digits repeat 3 times in very chute.

In terms of Braid Analysis, there are 18 ropes and no braids, which is exceptional, because braids are more common than ropes.

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
4 5 6
7 8 9
1 2 3
7 8 9
1 2 3
4 5 6
2 3 1
5 6 4
8 9 7
5 6 4
8 9 7
2 3 1
8 9 7
2 3 1
5 6 4
3 1 2
6 4 5
9 7 8
6 4 5
9 7 8
3 1 2
9 7 8
3 1 2
6 4 5

This grid has been studied more than any other Sudoku grid, because of its unique properties.

This page was last modified 01:38, 11 November 2006.