Liquid Reasoning Transformers: A Unified Architecture for Iterative Inference across Sudoku and Chess
Revolutionizing AI with Adaptive Multi-Step Reasoning
The Liquid Reasoning Transformer (LRT) is a transformer architecture designed for inference with adaptive depths using iterative changes, discard-based correction, and a learned stopping mechanism. Instead of relying on a single feedforward pass, the model updates a recurrent reasoning token across multiple internal steps, allowing it to correct early errors and allocate computation based on input difficulty. We evaluate the LRT on Sudoku as a controlled testbed for structured reasoning and show that it achieves strong performance, reaching 98.68% digit accuracy and 36.30% full-puzzle accuracy without using symbolic rules or search. Analyzing internal patterns shows that the discard and stop gates play different, important roles in stabilizing inferences and adjusting computational depth. We discuss how these mechanisms extend naturally to chess-scale reasoning tasks and outline extensions for multi-token reasoning and larger domains.
Executive Impact & Key Metrics
The Liquid Reasoning Transformer (LRT) redefines AI problem-solving by enabling iterative, self-correcting inference. Our evaluation demonstrates significant advancements in accuracy and adaptive computation, setting a new standard for complex reasoning tasks.
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The Liquid Reasoning Transformer (LRT) introduces a novel approach to neural reasoning by integrating iterative refinement, discard-based correction, and adaptive computational depth. Unlike traditional feedforward transformers, the LRT leverages a recurrent reasoning token that is updated across multiple internal steps, enabling dynamic allocation of computational resources based on problem difficulty and explicit error correction. This design allows for more robust and transparent inference processes, making it suitable for complex structured reasoning tasks like Sudoku and, potentially, chess.
Enterprise Process Flow
Input Encoding
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Transformer Backbone
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Iterative Reasoning Loop
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Discard Gate
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Consistency Scoring
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Stop Gate
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Final Decoder
Iterative Internal Dialogue
Core Reasoning Mechanism
| Feature | Traditional Transformer | Liquid Reasoning Transformer (LRT) |
|---|---|---|
| Computation Depth | Fixed, single pass | Adaptive, multi-step |
| Error Correction | Implicit, difficult | Explicit discard mechanism |
| Resource Allocation | Static | Dynamic, learned stop gate |
| Reasoning Token | N/A (feedforward) | Recurrent, internal workspace |
Evaluated on Sudoku as a controlled testbed, the LRT demonstrates strong performance in structured reasoning. It achieves high digit-level accuracy and a notable percentage of fully solved puzzles without relying on symbolic rules or explicit search algorithms. The internal analysis reveals that the discard and stop gates play crucial roles in stabilizing inferences and managing computational depth, adapting to the difficulty of individual puzzles.
98.68%
Digit-Level Accuracy on Sudoku
36.30%
Full Puzzle Solution Rate
Adaptive Computation in Action
The LRT's learned stop gate dynamically adjusts reasoning steps based on puzzle difficulty, ensuring efficient resource allocation. Easier puzzles halt early, while difficult ones leverage deeper reasoning.
"Most puzzles halt after 7-9 reasoning steps, though some difficult cases continue to the maximum of 150 steps."
Qualitative Analysis of Internal Reasoning, Section 5.4
The principles of the Liquid Reasoning Transformer extend naturally to complex domains like chess. Its iterative refinement, error correction, and adaptive depth mechanisms directly address the challenges of long-horizon reasoning and tactical exploration in chess. The architecture can be adapted to various chess tasks, offering a path to investigate neural reasoning without the extensive computational cost of full-scale engine training.
Enterprise Process Flow
Input Chess Position
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Multi-Step Deductions
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Discard Contradictions
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Adaptive Depth Control
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Generate Outputs (Move/Value/Tactical Signals)
| Feature | Traditional Search (e.g., Stockfish) | LRT for Chess |
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| Reasoning Style | Explicit tree search (alpha-beta) | Implicit, continuous transformer state |
| Error Handling | Backtracking | Discard mechanism for hypotheses |
| Depth Control | Fixed or heuristic-driven | Learned, adaptive stop gate |
| Computation | High branching factor | Refinement of single reasoning token |
Adaptive Depth
Matches Computational Effort to Chess Position Difficulty
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