Knight's Tour and Chessboard Sequences

Knight's Tour and Chessboard Sequences

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Fun

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video explores a mathematical problem involving an infinite chessboard where squares are numbered in a spiral. A knight moves to the smallest unvisited square, forming a sequence. The sequence ends after 2,016 steps at square 2,084. The video also discusses alternative chess pieces and board configurations, highlighting the finite nature of sequences. The video concludes with a promotion for Brilliant, an educational platform.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial step in numbering the squares on the infinite chessboard?

Numbering them in columns

Numbering them in rows

Numbering them in a spiral pattern

Numbering them randomly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the rule for the knight's movement on the chessboard?

Move to the smallest unvisited square

Move to the square with the highest number

Move to any unvisited square

Move to the largest available square

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After how many steps does the knight's sequence get stuck?

3,000 steps

2,016 steps

2,500 steps

1,000 steps

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the last number the knight reaches before getting stuck?

1,000

961

2,084

1,500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the smallest number that the knight does not visit?

2,000

1,000

500

961

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which chess piece can be used to create a sequence that does not get stuck?

Queen

Knight

Rook

Bishop

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the antidiagonal numbering variation, what is the first move of the sequence?

1 to 6

1 to 12

1 to 9

1 to 8

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?