[This is a repost from our archives with new notes at the top (original post here): This very difficult Consecutive Sudoku reveals the two sides of this genre (the positive rule for consecutive digits and the negative “anti”-rule for nonconsecutive digits) with a narrow solving path to connect the top and the bottom.

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Theme: Jekyll and Hyde – digits but no bars up top, bars but no digits down below. Master both sides to solve this puzzle.

Rules: Standard Consecutive Sudoku rules.

Estimated Difficulty*: 3.5 stars

Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 4:30, Master = 9:00, Expert = 18:00

Solution: PDF and solving video.

Note: Follow this link for other Consecutive Sudoku. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Consecutive Sudoku to get started on.