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Welcome to the Knight's Tour
Discover the puzzle game that has captivated chess players for centuries, and was recently featured in the Netflix series "The Devil's Plan". Test your logic and strategy by taking on the knight's challenge!
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🏆 Take the Challenge
As in "The Devil's Plan", test your intelligence with this classic puzzle.
Knight's Tour Rules
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: 2 squares in one direction, then 1 square perpendicularly
- Each square can only be visited once
- The challenge is complete when all squares have been visited
Play in Real Life
If you prefer to play IRL (In Real Life), nothing beats the feeling of a real chessboard. Choosing a nice set can make the experience even more enjoyable.
The N-Queens Problem
Another classic puzzle awaits you! The goal of the N-Queens Problem is to place N queens on an N×N chessboard in such a way that no two queens threaten each other.
- Only one queen per row.
- Only one queen per column.
- Only one queen per diagonal.
The Dominating Set Problem
The ultimate board control challenge! The goal is to find the minimum number of pieces (queens, rooks, etc.) needed to attack or occupy every square on the board.
- Every empty square must be attacked by at least one piece.
- Squares occupied by pieces are considered "dominated".
- Try to find the solution with the fewest pieces possible!
Learn more about the game
History and Origin
The Knight's Tour problem is one of the oldest known mathematical puzzles. Its origins date back to 9th century India, where it was closely linked to the game of chess.
Over the centuries, many famous mathematicians have tackled this fascinating problem:
- Leonhard Euler (1759): First to systematically study the problem
- H.C. von Warnsdorff (1823): Development of an effective heuristic
- Numerous modern mathematicians: Exploration of variants and solutions
Modern Popularity
The Knight's Tour has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to its appearance in the Netflix series "The Devil's Plan" (2023). In this Korean reality show, contestants must solve this puzzle as one of the intellectual challenges.
This media exposure has allowed a new generation to discover this classic mathematical puzzle, sparking renewed interest in its solution.
Mathematical Significance
The Knight's Tour is much more than just a game:
- It illustrates concepts of graph theory
- It helps develop logical and spatial thinking
- It has applications in artificial intelligence and algorithmics
To go further
Many articles and tutorials explore in detail the algorithms for solving the knight's problem. If you are interested in the programming aspect, the following article is an excellent starting point (in English):
But nothing beats experimentation, so try your luck on our site.
Reading recommendation
If the world of chess fascinates you beyond our puzzles, a good book on openings can make all the difference. To really progress, this book is the favorite of the site's authors:
Contact
For any questions or suggestions regarding the Knight's Tour (or other), do not hesitate to contact us:
- Email : carolix.app@gmail.com