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LinkedIn Queens Answer #836

Use this checklist to fill in LinkedIn Queens #836 from August 14, 2026. Tick off each coordinate as you place it on the 9×9 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.

R1C3BrownR2C5OrangeR3C7YellowR4C2TealR5C9BlueR6C6RedR7C8GreenR8C4GrayR9C1Purple

Timeline of the #836 solve

The timeline counts queens as they are placed, from 1 to 9. 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

11 steps take Queens #836 from an empty board to the answer: 2 rule cells out and 9 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 #836 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. Queen on R9C1 Purple

    1. Look along row 9: the only candidates left are Purple. Since the line needs a queen, Purple cells elsewhere (R1C1, R1C2, R2C1, R3C1, R4C1, R5C1, R5C2, R6C1, R6C2, R6C3, R6C9, R7C1, R7C2, R7C9, R8C1, R8C2, R8C3, R8C5, R8C6, R8C8 and R8C9) can be crossed out.

    2. Column 1 has exactly one open square left, R9C1, and it belongs to the Purple region. That is where the queen goes. 8 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  2. Queen on R2C5 Orange

    1. Row 1 can only be filled by the Brown region. That pins the Brown queen to this line and removes R2C2, R2C3, R2C4, R2C6, R2C7, R2C8, R2C9, R3C2, R3C8, R3C9 and R4C9.

    2. Row 2 still needs a queen and R2C5 is the only candidate, which settles the Orange region as well. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 10 candidates.

  3. Queen on R4C2 Teal

    1. Column 2 has exactly one open square left, R4C2, and it belongs to the Teal region. That is where the queen goes. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 2, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 7 cells disappear.

  4. Queen on R3C7 Yellow

    1. Scan row 3: everything except R3C7 is already blocked, so the Yellow region takes its queen there. 6 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  5. Queen on R8C4 Gray

    1. Row 8 still needs a queen and R8C4 is the only candidate, which settles the Gray region as well. That rules out 4 more cells across row 8, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  6. Queen on R6C6 Red

    1. Every other cell of the Red region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C6 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 6, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  7. Queen on R7C8 Green

    1. The Green region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R7C8. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 2 candidates.

  8. Queen on R5C9 Blue

    1. Only R5C9 is still free inside the Blue region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 9, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.

  9. Queen on R1C3 Brown

    1. The Brown region is the only color still waiting, and R1C3 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

All 9 boxes ticked: R1C3, R2C5, R3C7, R4C2, R5C9, R6C6, R7C8, R8C4 and R9C1.

Final board

Yellow is the smallest region with 4 cells (queen on R3C7); Purple is the largest with 30 cells, and its queen sits on R9C1.

  • Yellow4 cellsR3C7
  • Red4 cellsR6C6
  • Orange5 cellsR2C5
  • Teal5 cellsR4C2
  • Blue5 cellsR5C9
  • Gray5 cellsR8C4
  • Green5 cellsR7C8
  • Brown18 cellsR1C3
  • Purple30 cellsR9C1

FAQ

How many queens does #836 need?
9, one for each row, column and color.
What are the coordinates for #836?
R1C3, R2C5, R3C7, R4C2, R5C9, R6C6, R7C8, R8C4 and R9C1.
Where is the first breakthrough?
Row 9 can only be filled by Purple.

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.