Sudoku Medium Level Puzzles

Sudoku is a beloved logic game based on number placement. On The Indian Express' medium-level sudoku, your goal is to fill a moderately difficult 9x9 grid so that each row, column, and 3x3 region contains all digits from 1 to 9 without any repeats. To make the game exciting, all of our sudoku puzzles are fitted with a timer, scoring and auto-checker tools to catch errors.

While easy sudoku can be solved by a process of elimination, medium sudoku requires some familiarity with the game and an ability to spot patterns. This is because less starter numbers are placed on the grid, increasing its difficulty.

The sudoku we know today may have originated in Japan, linked to the phrase “Suuji wa dokushin ni kogiru” or 'the numbers must remain single'. Once discovered in magazines by US players, it soon became popular throughout the world. Contrary to popular belief, you don't actually need math skills to finish a game of sudoku. If every number was replaced by a symbol or letter, the rules would remain the same.

Solving one challenging game of sudoku a day can help players refine their cognitive skills. Medium-level sudoku requires about 8 to 12 minutes to solve on average and can be enjoyed by all ages. Puzzles, at large, are known to boost concentration, relieve anxiety and help de-stress one's mind.

Our sudoku puzzles with solutions are available daily on indianexpress.com. No matter which grid you play, your progress will be saved and synced across all logged-in devices. Happy solving!