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LinkedIn Queens Answer #849

Puzzle #849 of LinkedIn Queens (August 27, 2026) splits its 8×8 grid into 8 colors of very different sizes. This page starts with a region report, since region shapes drive every deduction, and then gives the full answer.

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Answer by region

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.

R1C5BlueR2C8BrownR3C2OrangeR4C6GreenR5C4GrayR6C7YellowR7C3RedR8C1Purple

Region report for Queens #849

Blue is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C5); Purple is the largest with 32 cells, and its queen sits on R8C1.

  • Blue2 cellsR1C5
  • Gray4 cellsR5C4
  • Orange5 cellsR3C2
  • Green5 cellsR4C6
  • Red5 cellsR7C3
  • Yellow5 cellsR6C7
  • Brown6 cellsR2C8
  • Purple32 cellsR8C1

Deduction log

Every entry in the log names the region it works on. 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

15 steps take Queens #849 from an empty board to the answer: 7 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

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

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Queens #849 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R8C1 Purple

    1. All remaining cells of the Blue region lie in row 1. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R1C1, R1C2, R1C3, R1C4, R1C7 and R1C8.

    2. Row 8 can only be filled by the Purple region. That pins the Purple queen to this line and removes R2C1, R2C2, R2C4, R2C5, R3C1, R4C1, R4C2, R4C7, R5C1, R5C2, R5C7, R5C8, R6C1, R6C8, R7C1, R7C2, R7C4, R7C5, R7C7 and R7C8.

    3. Column 1 still needs a queen and R8C1 is the only candidate, which settles the Purple region as well. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 7 candidates.

  2. 2. Queen on R5C4 Gray

    1. Every open cell in column 8 is Brown. That line still needs a queen, so it must be the Brown queen, and the rest of the Brown region is out: R2C7.

    2. The open squares of rows 6 and 7 all belong to Red and Yellow. Both queens of those colors are therefore used up here, which removes R5C3 and R5C6.

    3. Look along row 5: the only candidates left are Gray. Since the line needs a queen, Gray cells elsewhere (R4C4 and R4C5) can be crossed out.

    4. The open squares of columns 2 and 3 all belong to Orange and Red. Both queens of those colors are therefore used up here, which removes R3C4 and R6C4.

    5. Scan column 4: everything except R5C4 is already blocked, so the Gray region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 4, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 4 cells disappear.

  3. 3. Queen on R6C7 Yellow

    1. Check the Green region against its neighbours. R2C6 and R3C7 would block all of Blue and Brown, so remove both.

    2. Column 7 has exactly one open square left, R6C7, and it belongs to the Yellow region. That is where the queen goes. That rules out 3 more cells across row 6, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  4. 4. Queen on R7C3 Red

    1. Every other cell of the Red region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R7C3 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 7, column 3, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  5. 5. Queen on R3C2 Orange

    1. The Orange region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R3C2. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 3 candidates.

  6. 6. Queen on R4C6 Green

    1. Only R4C6 is still free inside the Green region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 6, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 2 cells disappear.

  7. 7. Queen on R1C5 Blue

    1. The Blue region has nowhere else to go: R1C5 is its last legal square. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  8. 8. Queen on R2C8 Brown

    1. Last one: the Brown region gets its queen on R2C8, the one square nothing else attacks.

Region by region, the answer to #849 is R1C5, R2C8, R3C2, R4C6, R5C4, R6C7, R7C3 and R8C1.

FAQ

Which region is the biggest in #849?
Purple is the largest with 32 cells, and its queen sits on R8C1.
What is the Queens #849 solution?
R1C5, R2C8, R3C2, R4C6, R5C4, R6C7, R7C3 and R8C1.
Are any regions straight lines?
Blue is a straight strip along a single row or column.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.