The 8 Queens Problem: A Backtracking Approach

The 8 queens problem is a classic chess challenge that involves positioning 8 queens on an 8 × 8 board such that no queen attacks another. In this article, we thoroughly explore this problem, discussing its formulation, its relevance in search algorithm studies, and present a practical implementation based on the backtracking technique. The problem serves as an excellent didactic example in computer science courses.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-05-02
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15321090
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Artificial Intelligence in Games
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The 8 Queens Problem: A Backtracking Approach

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The 8 Queens Problem: A Backtracking Approach

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Abstract

The 8 queens problem is a classic chess challenge that involves positioning 8 queens on an 8 × 8 board such that no queen attacks another. In this article, we thoroughly explore this problem, discussing its formulation, its relevance in search algorithm studies, and present a practical implementation based on the backtracking technique. The problem serves as an excellent didactic example in computer science courses.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Universidade da Região de Joinville (BR)
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