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LinkedIn Queens Answer #812

Use this checklist to fill in LinkedIn Queens #812 from July 21, 2026. Tick off each coordinate as you place it on the 8×8 grid, then follow the timeline to see why each queen belongs where it does.

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Answer checklist

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.

R1C8PurpleR2C6OrangeR3C4BlueR4C1GreenR5C3GrayR6C5RedR7C2YellowR8C7Brown

Timeline of the #812 solve

The timeline counts queens as they are placed, from 1 to 8. 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

17 steps take Queens #812 from an empty board to the answer: 9 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

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 #812 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. Queen on R1C8 Purple

    1. Notice that the Orange region only has candidates in row 2. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R2C1, R2C2, R2C3, R2C4, R2C7 and R2C8.

    2. All remaining cells of the Blue region lie in row 3. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R3C1, R3C2, R3C3, R3C7 and R3C8.

    3. The Green region is boxed into row 4. That row belongs to it, so cross out R4C4, R4C5, R4C6, R4C7 and R4C8.

    4. Notice that the Gray region only has candidates in row 5. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R5C5, R5C6, R5C7 and R5C8.

    5. All remaining cells of the Red region lie in row 6. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R6C6, R6C7 and R6C8.

    6. The Yellow region is boxed into row 7. That row belongs to it, so cross out R7C7 and R7C8.

    7. Notice that the Brown region only has candidates in row 8. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R8C8.

    8. Column 8 has exactly one open square left, R1C8, and it belongs to the Purple region. That is where the queen goes. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 7 candidates.

  2. Queen on R8C7 Brown

    1. Scan column 7: everything except R8C7 is already blocked, so the Brown region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 8, column 7, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 7 cells disappear.

  3. Queen on R2C6 Orange

    1. A queen on R2C5 would wipe out the Blue region completely, which can never happen in a valid answer. Cross it off.

    2. The Orange region has nowhere else to go: R2C6 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  4. Queen on R3C4 Blue

    1. Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C4 for its queen. That rules out 4 more cells across row 3, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  5. Queen on R4C1 Green

    1. A queen on R4C2 would wipe out the Gray region completely, which can never happen in a valid answer. Cross it off.

    2. Only R4C1 is still free inside the Green region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 1, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 4 cells disappear.

  6. Queen on R5C3 Gray

    1. The Gray region has nowhere else to go: R5C3 is its last legal square. 3 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  7. Queen on R6C5 Red

    1. Every other cell of the Red region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C5 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 6, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  8. Queen on R7C2 Yellow

    1. The Yellow region is the only color still waiting, and R7C2 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

All 8 boxes ticked: R1C8, R2C6, R3C4, R4C1, R5C3, R6C5, R7C2 and R8C7.

Final board

Orange is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R2C6); Purple is the largest with 34 cells, and its queen sits on R1C8.

  • Orange2 cellsR2C6
  • Blue3 cellsR3C4
  • Green3 cellsR4C1
  • Gray4 cellsR5C3
  • Red5 cellsR6C5
  • Yellow6 cellsR7C2
  • Brown7 cellsR8C7
  • Purple34 cellsR1C8

FAQ

How many queens does #812 need?
8, one for each row, column and color.
What are the coordinates for #812?
R1C8, R2C6, R3C4, R4C1, R5C3, R6C5, R7C2 and R8C7.
Where is the first breakthrough?
The Orange region is stuck inside row 2, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.

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

  • Process of Elimination

    If a color region has only one available cell after considering all conflicts, place the queen there with confidence.

  • Check Diagonals Carefully

    Diagonal attacks are easy to miss. Always check all 8 surrounding cells when placing a queen to ensure no conflicts.

  • 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.