Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to play the Knight's Tour?

The goal is to move the knight to every square on the board without landing on the same square twice. The knight moves in an "L" shape like in chess: 2 squares in one direction, then 1 square perpendicularly.

What are the different board sizes available?

You can play on boards from 5x5 to 10x10. The 8x8 board is the classic version, but smaller boards are perfect for learning and practicing.

What are the rules of the N-Queens Problem?

The goal is to place N queens on an N×N chessboard so that no queen can attack another. This means there can only be one queen per row, per column, and per diagonal.

What is the Dominating Set Problem?

The objective is to find the smallest set of pieces of a certain type (e.g., queens) that "dominate" the chessboard. A board is dominated if every square is either occupied by a piece or attacked by at least one piece.

How to solve the Knight's Tour game?

To know how to win at the Knight's Tour, the best strategy is to follow these few tips:

• Start from the corners or edges of the board
• Plan several moves ahead
• Avoid creating "islands" of unvisited squares
• Practice on smaller boards before attempting the 8x8

Is there a solution for every board size?

Yes, there are solutions for all board sizes offered in the game (5x5 to 10x10). The number of possible solutions increases significantly with the size of the board.

Does the game work on mobile?

Yes, the game is fully responsive and works on all devices: computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Do I need to create an account to play?

No, no account is needed. The game is accessible for free and immediately to everyone.

What is the origin of the Knight's Tour?

The Knight's Tour problem is an ancient mathematical puzzle that dates back to the 9th century. It has been studied by many famous mathematicians, including Euler.

Why has the game become popular recently?

The game gained popularity thanks to its appearance in the Netflix series "The Devil's Plan", where it is used as a thinking challenge for the participants.