I keep reading about a proposed method of finding solutions to the $n$-queens problem using determinants, but I can't find any specific details anywhere. Can somebody explain to me how to find solutions to $n$-queens using determinants or point me in the right direction?
Solving $n$-queens with determinants
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linear-algebra
combinatorics
recreational-mathematics
determinant
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2I'm guessing it all started with [this paper](http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14786447408641150)... – 2011-09-24
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0See [this survey paper](http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.disc.2007.12.043) as well. – 2011-09-24