My sister is studying computer engineering and she gave me this puzzle to solve. It is called the 8 Queen problem and apparently they write algorithms to solve this puzzle, as a learning tool.
Here it is…
Consider a regular chessboard. The puzzle is to place eight Queens in different spots, such that they don’t cross each other out. It’s known that a Queen in Chess can move in all eight directions, so no tow pieces should be in the same row linear or diagonal. It is a very simple puzzle and some concentration can get it done. There are quite a few such combinations. But figuring out one from scratch is a bit daunting. So the puzzle I have posted here already has three pieces in place. Try to figure out where the remaining five go.
It might seem like a stupid task, but not being facile in anything remotely puzzling, I managed to do it!
I will post the answer here in a few days time.
For those who can’t wait that long. This is the answer.
Please let me know, if you crack it.
Here it is…
Consider a regular chessboard. The puzzle is to place eight Queens in different spots, such that they don’t cross each other out. It’s known that a Queen in Chess can move in all eight directions, so no tow pieces should be in the same row linear or diagonal. It is a very simple puzzle and some concentration can get it done. There are quite a few such combinations. But figuring out one from scratch is a bit daunting. So the puzzle I have posted here already has three pieces in place. Try to figure out where the remaining five go.
It might seem like a stupid task, but not being facile in anything remotely puzzling, I managed to do it!
I will post the answer here in a few days time.
For those who can’t wait that long. This is the answer.
Please let me know, if you crack it.
2 comments:
I'm embarassed to confess that I have absolutely no ability to solve math/logic problems, although I sure wish I did.
my solution:
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