508: BRAIN FITNESS – INTERNATIONAL SUDOKU DAY(09 09)

 

May all your problems in life get solved.

 

Good wishes to all on the international SUDOKU Day.

 

 

09th September (09 09) is celebrated as International Sudoku Day.

 

The date was chosen because it matches the 9×9 grid that is central to the game of Sudoku. The World Puzzle Federation established the day in 2013.

 

 

    • The word “Sudoku” is an abbreviation of the Japanese phrase “Sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru,” meaning “the digits are limited to one occurrence.”

 

    • Sudoku puzzles come in various difficulty levels, from easy to extremely challenging, catering to players of all skill levels.

 

    • Despite its mathematical appearance, Sudoku requires no arithmetic skills, relying purely on logic and reasoning.

 

    • Playing Sudoku is known to improve concentration, promote logical thinking, and keep your brain active.

 

    • It’s also a great way to distract your mind from repetitive thoughts, like a song stuck in your head.

 

Links to the previous posts on the subject:-

 

  1. Interesting Facts about SUDOKU:-

 

 

https://55nda.com/blogs/anil-khosla/2021/09/08/interesting-facts-about-sudoku/

 

2. Tribute to Maki Kaji – Grandfather of SUDOKU:-

 

https://55nda.com/blogs/anil-khosla/2021/08/19/tribute-to-maki-kaji-grandfather-of-sudoku/

 

3. Benefits of Puzzle Solving:-

 

 

 

 

 

https://55nda.com/blogs/anil-khosla/2021/03/26/benefits-of-puzzle-solving/

 

Links to some interesting Sudoku/Puzzle Sites and blogs:-

 

PUZZLE / SUDOKU SITES

1.https://logicmastersindia.com/home/

2. https://www.sudokuwiki.org/sudoku.htm

3. http://www.argio-logic.net/

4. https://ukpuzzles.org/

5. http://wpc.puzzles.com/

6. https://gp.worldpuzzle.org/

7. http://www.slpf.ch/pages/de/startseite.php

8. http://www.fed-sudoku.eu/enindex.php?co=/

9. http://www.puzzlefountain.com/

10. https://www.puzzlemix.com/

11. http://www.puzzlepicnic.com//

12. http://www.sudokucup.com/

13. https://www.sudoku.it/

14. https://logic-masters.de/Wettbewerbe/CE/wettbewerb.php?chlang=en&id=159

15. http://www.sudoku.org.uk/

 

PUZZLE / SUDOKU BLOGS

1.https://tcollyer.blogspot.com/

2.http://rohanrao.blogspot.com/

3.http://rishipuri.blogspot.com//

4.http://puzzleparasite.blogspot.com/

5. https://swaroopg92.blogspot.com/

6. http://sudokuvariante.blogspot.com/

 

Suggestions and value additions are most welcome.

 

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434: WORLD PUZZLE/SUDOKU GRAND PRIX 2024

 

 

Puzzle solving season 2024 has started.

 

World Puzzle Federation has announced the schedule for the Puzzle / Sudoku  Grand Prix.

 

8 rounds from Jan – Aug 2024

 

Sudoku GP 2024

 

  • 1st round – 19.1. – 24.1. – The Netherlands (extended)
  • 2nd round – 16.2. – 19.2. – France
  • 3rd round – 15.3. – 18.3. – Slovakia
  • 4th round – 12.4. – 15.4. – China
  • 5th round – 10.5. – 13.5. – Czech Republic
  • 6th round – 7.6. – 10.6. – Turkey
  • 7th round – 5.7. – 8.7. – India
  • 8th round – 2.8. – 5.8. – Germany

 

Puzzle GP 2024

 

  • 1st round – 2.2. – 5.2.- Serbia
  • 2nd round – 1.3. – 4.3. – Germany
  • 3rd round – 29.3. – 1.4. – Hungary
  • 4th round – 26.4. – 29.5. – Switzerland
  • 5th round – 24.5. – 27.5. – USA
  • 6th round – 21.6. – 24.6. – Bulgaria
  • 7th round – 19.7. – 22.7. – Korea
  • 8th round – 16.8. – 19.8. – Croatia

 

For more details, please click on the link below:-

https://gp.worldpuzzle.org/

 

427: INDIAN SUDOKU CHAMPIONSHIP AND SUDOKU MAHABHARAT 2024

 

 

Logic Masters India (LMI) is conducting the Indian Sudoku Championship (ISC) 2024 (tentatively) in July/August 2024. The Sudoku Mahabharat online rounds are a significant part of the process to qualify for these Championships, along with the 2024 Sudoku Grand Prix (https://gp.worldpuzzle.org/). Read on to find out more.

 

This is a series of contests aimed at encouraging the best puzzle solvers of India to participate and have a chance to qualify for the National finals and experience the excitement, thrill and puzzling atmosphere on the lines of various national championships and the World Championships.

 

The championship consists of 4 online rounds (approximately one every 4 weeks), based on different categories of Sudoku variants.

 

The online rounds are free and open to all participants. All you need to do is register on the site and note the schedule!

 

There are 3-4* spots for the Indian A team for WSC 2024, which will be decided during the offline finale of the tournament.

 

*Depending on whether the player awarded a wildcard from WSC 2022 participates.

 

There will be a separate playoff at the end of the offline finals to determine the Mahabharat winner. There will be an eligibility criteria for this playoff.

 

SCHEDULE

ROUND TYPE OF PUZZLE DATES
1 Standard & Irregular 09-15 Feb 2024
2 Odd Even & Hybrids 08-14 Mar 2024
3 Math & Neighbours 05-11 Apr 2024
4 Outside & Converse 17-23 May 2024

 

All rounds will start some time on Friday and will be open for a week.

All times in Indian Standard Time (GMT_PLUS_5:30)

 

For more details click on the link below:-

https://logicmastersindia.com/SM/2024sm.asp

 

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