Monthly Archives: November 2017

Pattern Coloring Not-Both on Only Extreme 261

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Sudent

On this post of the Manuel Castillo Only Extreme review, Only Extreme 261 justifies its “extreme” label. After limited advanced moves, a pattern based coloring suggests an extension via a not-both trial on a long AIC strong link. The not-both … Continue reading →

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Only Extreme 218 by SASdC Trial

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Sudent

This post demonstrates the Single Alternate Sue de Coq with Castillo’s Only Extreme 218. The opportunity for this kind of trial is spotted early in the bv scan, but is best deferred until it is needed as a last resort. … Continue reading →

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Only Extreme 218 Straight Up

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Sudent

Barely escaping the bypass, Manuel Castillo’s Only Extreme 218 gets tough, and brings out some seldom used methods. This revisit of October 2022 is aided by PhilsFolly solver Beeby. An alternative trial path by Single Alternative Sue de Coq, normally … Continue reading →

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The Akron 2017 Championship Sudoku

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Sudent

This is another Sysudoku analysis of the championship puzzle of the Sudoku tournament put on by the Akron-Summit Public Library. It’s an annual tournament of four rounds, the last being a three person solve – off on poster board grids, … Continue reading →

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