LinkedIn Queens Answer #861
Puzzle #861 of LinkedIn Queens (September 8, 2026) splits its 7×7 grid into 7 colors of very different sizes. This page starts with a region report, since region shapes drive every deduction, and then gives the full answer.
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.
Region report for Queens #861
Red is the smallest region with 3 cells (queen on R5C4); Purple is the largest with 16 cells, and its queen sits on R3C1.
- Red3 cellsR5C4
- Yellow3 cellsR6C6
- Gray5 cellsR4C7
- Blue6 cellsR1C5
- Green7 cellsR7C2
- Orange9 cellsR2C3
- Purple16 cellsR3C1
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.
Before you start
9 steps take Queens #861 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 #861 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R1C5 Blue
All remaining cells of the Yellow region lie in column 6. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R1C6, R2C6, R3C6 and R4C6.
The Gray region is boxed into column 7. That column belongs to it, so cross out R1C7, R2C7 and R3C7.
Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R1C5 for its queen. That rules out 11 more cells across row 1, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
2. Queen on R5C4 Red
The Red region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R5C4. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 11 candidates.
3. Queen on R2C3 Orange
Only R2C3 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 2, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 5 cells disappear.
4. Queen on R7C2 Green
The Green region has nowhere else to go: R7C2 is its last legal square. 6 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
5. Queen on R6C6 Yellow
Every other cell of the Yellow region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C6 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 6, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
6. Queen on R4C7 Gray
The Gray region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R4C7. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.
7. Queen on R3C1 Purple
Last one: the Purple region gets its queen on R3C1, the one square nothing else attacks.
Region by region, the answer to #861 is R1C5, R2C3, R3C1, R4C7, R5C4, R6C6 and R7C2.
FAQ
- Which region is the biggest in #861?
- Purple is the largest with 16 cells, and its queen sits on R3C1.
- What is the Queens #861 solution?
- R1C5, R2C3, R3C1, R4C7, R5C4, R6C6 and R7C2.
- Are any regions straight lines?
- Yellow 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.