How many queens and knights can you place on a chessboard?

Problem statement

This is a harder variant of the 8 queens problem. As a warm-up for this problem, consider solving that one first!

For the “queens and knights” problem, you want to place as many queens and knights, as possible, on a chessboard. However, queens and knights must be placed in equal numbers, and no piece can attack any other piece.

While you are at it, can you do it in multiple ways?

For reference, here is a picture showing what squares a queen attacks:

Similarly, here is a picture showing what squares a knight attacks:

If you need any clarification whatsoever, feel free to ask in the comment section below.

This problem was brought to my attention by the late Roger Hui, so let my sharing this problem be a small tribute to him.

Solvers

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• David H., Taiwan;

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