Diagonal Sudoku (X-Sudoku)

Diagonal sudoku (X-Sudoku) adds one extra layer to the classic 9x9 rules: both main diagonals of the grid must also contain the digits 1 to 9 exactly once.

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Diagonal Sudoku (X-Sudoku) rules

  1. 1
    Rule 1

    The classic row, column, and 3x3 box rules apply as usual.

  2. 2
    Rule 2

    The diagonal running from top-left to bottom-right contains 1-9 once.

  3. 3
    Rule 3

    The same rule applies to the diagonal from top-right to bottom-left.

  4. 4
    Rule 4

    The lightly shaded cells on the grid are the diagonal cells.