Puzzle advent calendars have become popular in the recreational math community. One of my top picks is created by Mathigon, a visually appealing website that offers free resources for students, teachers, and independent learners. Today’s puzzles are from this website. Happy solving to all!
The knights are approaching.
![How many knights can be placed on the board such that no knight is attacking another knight? A chess knight hops two squares horizontally/vertically and one to the side.](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e03550a4291b7798f94f163fca00584b177ffb7f/0_0_1800_1080/master/1800.png?width=445&dpr=1&s=none)
The round where a number is missing.
![puzzle-2](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/ffd4d3c42db183cdee2bceed2d6e9fbd902c0ccb/0_0_1800_1080/master/1800.png?width=445&dpr=1&s=none)
3. Square are you?
![puzzle-4](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/08775efd8531a452e161d47a65d1bede3d122f6b/0_0_1800_1080/master/1800.png?width=445&dpr=1&s=none)
4. Hexa-going, hexa-going, hexagon.
![puzzle-5](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/c9b81859bcda05b2192fab497812372d46de880a/0_0_1800_1080/master/1800.png?width=445&dpr=1&s=none)
5. Satsuma segment.
![puzzle-3](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f294a6ef5fad38b9469aa197834d1d43a533005a/0_0_1800_1080/master/1800.png?width=445&dpr=1&s=none)
I will return with the answers at 5pm UK time.
UPDATE: The solutions can now be found here.
Please refrain from revealing any spoilers. Let’s instead talk about our favorite knights.
Mathigon, owned by Amplify, is a fantastic resource for mathematics education. It is highly interactive and innovative, and can be accessed for free. Take a look!
Since 2015, I have been posting a puzzle on alternate Mondays. I am constantly searching for interesting puzzles. If you have any suggestions, please email me.
Source: theguardian.com