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LinkedIn Queens Answer #814

Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #814 (July 23, 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 #814 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.

R1C8BlueR2C2GreenR3C7OrangeR4C5GrayR5C3PurpleR6C6RedR7C1BrownR8C4Yellow

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

13 steps take Queens #814 from an empty board to the answer: 5 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

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

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Queens #814 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R1C8 Blue

    1. The Blue region is boxed into column 8. That column belongs to it, so cross out R3C8, R4C8, R5C8, R6C8, R7C8 and R8C8.

    2. Notice that the Green region only has candidates in row 2. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R2C3, R2C4, R2C5, R2C6, R2C7 and R2C8.

    3. The Blue region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R1C8. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 7 candidates.

  2. 2. Queen on R2C2 Green

    1. The Orange region is boxed into row 3. That row belongs to it, so cross out R3C1, R3C2, R3C3, R3C5 and R3C6.

    2. Notice that the Brown region only has candidates in column 1. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R2C1, R4C1, R5C1 and R6C1.

    3. Every other cell of the Green region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R2C2 for its queen. That rules out 5 more cells across row 2, column 2, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  3. 3. Queen on R5C3 Purple

    1. The Purple region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R5C3. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 10 candidates.

  4. 4. Queen on R3C7 Orange

    1. A queen on R3C4 would wipe out the Gray region completely, which can never happen in a valid answer. Cross it off.

    2. The Orange region has nowhere else to go: R3C7 is its last legal square. 5 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  5. 5. Queen on R4C5 Gray

    1. Scan row 4: everything except R4C5 is already blocked, so the Gray region takes its queen there. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 4 candidates.

  6. 6. Queen on R6C6 Red

    1. Row 6 still needs a queen and R6C6 is the only candidate, which settles the Red region as well. After the usual cleanup (row 6, column 6, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 2 cells disappear.

  7. 7. Queen on R8C4 Yellow

    1. Only R8C4 is still free inside the Yellow 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. 8. Queen on R7C1 Brown

    1. The Brown region is the only color still waiting, and R7C1 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Checklist complete: R1C8, R2C2, R3C7, R4C5, R5C3, R6C6, R7C1 and R8C4.

Board after the last check

Blue is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C8); Gray is the largest with 14 cells, and its queen sits on R4C5.

  • Blue2 cellsR1C8
  • Green2 cellsR2C2
  • Brown2 cellsR7C1
  • Orange10 cellsR3C7
  • Purple11 cellsR5C3
  • Red11 cellsR6C6
  • Yellow12 cellsR8C4
  • Gray14 cellsR4C5

FAQ

What is the Queens answer for #814?
R1C8, R2C2, R3C7, R4C5, R5C3, R6C6, R7C1 and R8C4.
Which check comes first?
The Blue region is stuck inside column 8, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.
How long does #814 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.