LinkedIn Queens Answer #826
Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #826 (August 4, 2026) followed by a checklist of the deductions, so you can verify your own 7×7 board one check at a time.
Queens #826 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.
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.
Before you start
9 steps take Queens #826 from an empty board to the answer: 2 rule cells out and 7 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 #826 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R3C3 Gray
Free queen: the Gray region covers only R3C3, which makes the placement automatic. 16 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
2. Queen on R7C7 Yellow
Notice that the Red region only has candidates in row 5. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R5C1, R5C2 and R5C4.
All remaining cells of the Orange region lie in row 6. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R6C1, R6C2, R6C6 and R6C7.
Only R7C7 is still free inside the Yellow region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 7, column 7, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 9 cells disappear.
3. Queen on R4C1 Green
The Green region has nowhere else to go: R4C1 is its last legal square. 4 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
4. Queen on R2C5 Blue
Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R2C5 for its queen. That rules out 6 more cells across row 2, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
5. Queen on R1C2 Purple
The Purple region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R1C2. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.
6. Queen on R6C4 Orange
Only R6C4 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.
7. Queen on R5C6 Red
The Red region is the only color still waiting, and R5C6 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.
Checklist complete: R1C2, R2C5, R3C3, R4C1, R5C6, R6C4 and R7C7.
Board after the last check
Gray is the smallest region with 1 cell (queen on R3C3); Green is the largest with 14 cells, and its queen sits on R4C1.
- Gray1 cellR3C3
- Red3 cellsR5C6
- Yellow3 cellsR7C7
- Blue7 cellsR2C5
- Purple10 cellsR1C2
- Orange11 cellsR6C4
- Green14 cellsR4C1
FAQ
- What is the Queens answer for #826?
- R1C2, R2C5, R3C3, R4C1, R5C6, R6C4 and R7C7.
- Which check comes first?
- The one-square Gray region hands you a free queen on R3C3.
- How long does #826 take?
- Most players finish in a couple of minutes. It rates easy.
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.