LinkedIn Queens Answer #791
A close look at LinkedIn Queens #791, released June 30, 2026: the 8×8 layout, the size of each region, the answer coordinates and the exact chain of logic that produces them.
Solution coordinates
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.
Region data
Gray is the smallest region with 1 cell (queen on R3C8); Purple is the largest with 17 cells, and its queen sits on R1C6.
- Gray1 cellR3C8
- Yellow1 cellR6C1
- Red3 cellsR5C3
- Orange10 cellsR2C2
- Blue10 cellsR4C5
- Green10 cellsR7C7
- Brown12 cellsR8C4
- Purple17 cellsR1C6
Breakdown of the logic
8 logical steps, 8 of which place a queen. Press → to make one deduction at a time and watch the board change, or switch on auto-play to watch it.
Before you start
8 steps take Queens #791 from an empty board to the answer, one queen each.
Each press of Next makes one deduction and redraws the board.
- This step's queen
- Ruled out now
- Ruled out earlier
- What the step looks at
Queens #791 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R3C8 Gray
The Gray region is just one cell wide and one cell tall. Put the queen on R3C8. That rules out 16 more cells across row 3, column 8, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
2. Queen on R6C1 Yellow
The Yellow region is a single square, so its queen has to sit on R6C1. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 14 candidates.
3. Queen on R5C3 Red
Only R5C3 is still free inside the Red region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 11 cells disappear.
4. Queen on R2C2 Orange
The Orange region has nowhere else to go: R2C2 is its last legal square. 5 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
5. Queen on R7C7 Green
Every other cell of the Green region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R7C7 for its queen. That rules out 6 more cells across row 7, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
6. Queen on R4C5 Blue
The Blue region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R4C5. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 3 candidates.
7. Queen on R8C4 Brown
Only R8C4 is still free inside the Brown region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 8, column 4, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.
8. Queen on R1C6 Purple
The Purple region is the only color still waiting, and R1C6 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.
Result for #791: R1C6, R2C2, R3C8, R4C5, R5C3, R6C1, R7C7 and R8C4.
FAQ
- What are the Queens #791 coordinates?
- R1C6, R2C2, R3C8, R4C5, R5C3, R6C1, R7C7 and R8C4.
- Is any queen in a corner?
- No queen sits in a corner, and 4 queens touch the outer edge.
- What technique does #791 test?
- Nothing more than spotting the color with one cell left, again and again.
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
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.
Process of Elimination
If a color region has only one available cell after considering all conflicts, place the queen there with confidence.