On an error in the star puzzle by Henry E. Dudeney
Alex Ravsky
TL;DR
This paper identifies and corrects an error in Henry E. Dudeney's star puzzle, demonstrating a valid 14-move solution previously thought impossible.
Contribution
It presents a verified solution to the star puzzle, challenging Dudeney's original claim of impossibility.
Findings
A 14-move solution exists for the star puzzle.
The solution contradicts the original claim of impossibility.
The error in the original puzzle solution is corrected.
Abstract
We found a solution of the star puzzle (a path on a chessboard from c5 to d4 in 14 straight strokes) in 14 queen moves, which has been claimed by the author as impossible.
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TopicsHistory and Developments in Astronomy