MHB 8 Queens Problem (For people who want a try, not homework$)

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Start date Feb 14, 2016
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Feb 14, 2016

IHateFactorial

Imagine an 8x8 chess board. In how many ways can 8 queens be placed on the board such that no queen can "eat" any other queen.

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Feb 15, 2016

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You might find http://mathhelpboards.com/potw-university-students-34/problem-week-167-june-9-2015-a-15548.html?highlight=queen relevant.

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