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Paul Stephens in Sudoku Week by Week and Sudoku Addicts

The ANL Test

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sudent

A review of Paul Stephens’ books continues here with my discovery that his Nishio procedure,  when properly applied,  can be a practical X-panel analysis technique to uncover obscure grouped almost nice loops (ANL).  I propose calling it “the ANL test”. … Continue reading →

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To Nishio or Not to Nishio

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Sudent

This post examines Paul  Stephens’ favored form of Nishio, from his two current books on advanced Sudoku solving.  The analysis of the Addicts 140 determines the relationship between Stephens’Nishio and a simple test for grouped almost nice eliminating loops on … Continue reading →

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Stephens in the Library with a Laptop

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Sudent

This post continues with differences between sysudoku advanced solving and the Paul Stephens “extreme” order of battle.  In particular, the power of full Medusa coloring compared to Stephens’ limited multi-colouring. Let’s begin with a checkpoint for solve-along sysudokie readers.  In … Continue reading →

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Extreme Stephens

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sudent

This post completes my analysis of Paul Stephens advanced solving instruction in his current books, covering his “extreme” sections. Paul’s descriptions and examples are evaluated from the sysudoku perspective. Let’s start with another look at Paul’s preview for his Week … Continue reading →

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Advanced Stephens

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Sudent

The review  reports how much of the Sysudoku Order of Battle Paul Stephens covers , and evaluates the explanations of advanced techniques in his two currently available books, Mastering Sudoku Week by Week, and Sudoku Addict’s Workbook.  This post is about … Continue reading →

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Starting With Stephens

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sudent

This begins a review of Paul Stephens’ solving recommendations and puzzles.  The review is based on Paul’s currently offered books,  Mastering Sudoku Week by Week, subtitled “52 steps to becoming a Sudoku wizard” , and his The Sudoku Addict’s Handbook. … Continue reading →

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