LinkedIn Queens Answer #839
A close look at LinkedIn Queens #839, released August 17, 2026: the 7×7 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 R4C4); Yellow is the largest with 19 cells, and its queen sits on R1C1.
- Gray1 cellR4C4
- Red4 cellsR2C3
- Orange6 cellsR5C2
- Blue6 cellsR3C6
- Green6 cellsR6C5
- Purple7 cellsR7C7
- Yellow19 cellsR1C1
Breakdown of the logic
7 logical steps, 7 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
7 steps take Queens #839 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 #839 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R4C4 Gray
The Gray region is just one cell wide and one cell tall. Put the queen on R4C4. That rules out 16 more cells across row 4, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
2. Queen on R6C5 Green
The Green region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R6C5. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 10 candidates.
3. Queen on R2C3 Red
Only R2C3 is still free inside the Red region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 2, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 8 cells disappear.
4. Queen on R5C2 Orange
The Orange region has nowhere else to go: R5C2 is its last legal square. 3 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
5. Queen on R3C6 Blue
Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C6 for its queen. That rules out 3 more cells across row 3, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
6. Queen on R7C7 Purple
The Purple region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R7C7. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 2 candidates.
7. Queen on R1C1 Yellow
Last one: the Yellow region gets its queen on R1C1, the one square nothing else attacks.
Result for #839: R1C1, R2C3, R3C6, R4C4, R5C2, R6C5 and R7C7.
FAQ
- What are the Queens #839 coordinates?
- R1C1, R2C3, R3C6, R4C4, R5C2, R6C5 and R7C7.
- Is any queen in a corner?
- 2 queens sit in a corner (R1C1 and R7C7).
- What technique does #839 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.