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LinkedIn Queens Answer #778

Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #778 (June 17, 2026) followed by a checklist of the deductions, so you can verify your own 8×8 board one check at a time.

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Queens #778 placements

Rows are counted from the top and columns from the left, so R1C1 is the top-left square. Small numbers show the order the queens are found.

R1C7OrangeR2C2GreenR3C5RedR4C1BlueR5C6GrayR6C4PurpleR7C8BrownR8C3Yellow

Checks to run, in order

Run these checks top to bottom. Each one removes options or locks in a queen. Press → to make one deduction at a time and watch the board change, or switch on auto-play to watch it.

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Before you start

12 steps take Queens #778 from an empty board to the answer: 4 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

Each press of Next makes one deduction and redraws the board.

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Queens #778 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R1C7 Orange

    1. Group Orange and Brown together: between them they fit inside columns 7 and 8 and nothing else. Those lines are spoken for, which knocks out R2C7, R3C7, R4C7, R5C7, R6C7 and R7C7.

    2. Counting argument: two regions (Gray and Red) live entirely in two columns (columns 5 and 6). No other color can place a queen there, so remove R1C5, R7C5, R8C5, R1C6, R6C6, R7C6 and R8C6.

    3. All remaining cells of the Yellow region lie in row 8. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R8C1, R8C2, R8C7 and R8C8.

    4. Scan column 7: everything except R1C7 is already blocked, so the Orange region takes its queen there. 10 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  2. 2. Queen on R8C3 Yellow

    1. Notice that the Purple region only has candidates in column 4. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R7C4 and R8C4.

    2. Every other cell of the Yellow region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R8C3 for its queen. That rules out 7 more cells across row 8, column 3, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  3. 3. Queen on R2C2 Green

    1. The Green region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R2C2. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 8 candidates.

  4. 4. Queen on R5C6 Gray

    1. Only R5C6 is still free inside the Gray region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 6, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 7 cells disappear.

  5. 5. Queen on R3C5 Red

    1. The Red region has nowhere else to go: R3C5 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  6. 6. Queen on R6C4 Purple

    1. Every other cell of the Purple region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C4 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 6, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  7. 7. Queen on R7C8 Brown

    1. The Brown region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R7C8. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.

  8. 8. Queen on R4C1 Blue

    1. Last one: the Blue region gets its queen on R4C1, the one square nothing else attacks.

Checklist complete: R1C7, R2C2, R3C5, R4C1, R5C6, R6C4, R7C8 and R8C3.

Board after the last check

Brown is the smallest region with 4 cells (queen on R7C8); Blue is the largest with 12 cells, and its queen sits on R4C1.

  • Brown4 cellsR7C8
  • Orange6 cellsR1C7
  • Red6 cellsR3C5
  • Yellow7 cellsR8C3
  • Green9 cellsR2C2
  • Gray9 cellsR5C6
  • Purple11 cellsR6C4
  • Blue12 cellsR4C1

FAQ

What is the Queens answer for #778?
R1C7, R2C2, R3C5, R4C1, R5C6, R6C4, R7C8 and R8C3.
Which check comes first?
Orange and Brown share columns 7 and 8 between them, so those lines are claimed early.
How long does #778 take?
Most players finish in three to six minutes. It rates medium.

Game Rules

Master these rules to solve any Queens puzzle

  • One Queen Per Color

    Each colored region must contain exactly one queen.

  • No Attacks

    Queens cannot attack each other horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

  • No Adjacent Queens

    Queens cannot touch each other, even diagonally.

Solving Strategies

Pro tips to solve puzzles faster

  • Work Row by Row

    Focus on completing one row at a time. This systematic approach reduces mistakes and makes the puzzle more manageable.

  • Look for Isolated Regions

    Regions that are separated from others often have unique solutions. Identify them early to gain an advantage.

  • Start with Corners

    Look at corner regions first. They often have limited placement options, making them easier to solve and providing a good starting point.

  • Mark Conflicts

    Use X marks to indicate where queens cannot be placed due to row, column, or diagonal conflicts. This visual aid helps narrow down options.