First step of solving any matchstick puzzle is to count number of sticksit is 15. We have compiled list of matchstick puzzles in which you need to complete equation, move matchsticks to solve brain teasers or counting squares rectangles to solve the riddles. We are now nearly ready to identify the 1 stick to move that eliminates two common sticks at one go. Select any pair of corner sticks for first and second moves, destroying 1 square, eliminating 2 common sticks and freeing up 2 sticks. There is no complete square or triangle in the puzzle figure. So you have found not one, but two solutions to the puzzle step by step. Step 3: Taking actions: According to the strategy, when you analyze the problem more thoroughly and take actions for a solution, you would identify the main barrier to the solution. Matchstick puzzles are basically rearrangement puzzles wherein you need to rearrange matchsticks that are arranged in shapes or equations to fix and solve the puzzle. Copyright: Atanu Chaudhuri and respective Authors. Move stick numbered 3. } // -->