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Puzzle 1 



How many squares, of any size, can you find on this chessboard which do not contain a Rook?

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Puzzle 2 



How many squares, of any size, can you find on this chessboard that do not contain a Rook?

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Puzzle 3 



How many squares, of any size, can you find on this chessboard that do not contain a Rook?

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Puzzle 4 



How many squares, of any size, can you find on this chessboard that do not contain a Rook?

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Puzzle 5 



How many squares, of any size, can be found on a standard chessboard?

How many rectangles, of any size, can be found on a standard chessboard?

Remember when counting the rectangles, that squares are also rectangles.

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Puzzle 6 



What is the minimum number of queens required on a chessboard such that all squares are attacked?

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Puzzle 7 



How many squares, of any size, can you find on this chessboard that do not contain a rook?

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