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LinkedIn Queens Answer #862

Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #862 (September 9, 2026) followed by a checklist of the deductions, so you can verify your own 8×8 board one check at a time.

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Queens #862 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.

R1C2OrangeR2C4GreenR3C8GrayR4C1PurpleR5C7RedR6C5BlueR7C3YellowR8C6Brown

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.

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Before you start

19 steps take Queens #862 from an empty board to the answer: 11 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

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Queens #862 solution, step by step

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  1. 1. Queen on R1C2 Orange

    1. The Purple region is boxed into column 1. That column belongs to it, so cross out R6C1, R7C1 and R8C1.

    2. Notice that the Orange region only has candidates in row 1. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R1C1, R1C4, R1C5, R1C6, R1C7 and R1C8.

    3. All remaining cells of the Green region lie in row 2. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R2C1, R2C2, R2C5, R2C6, R2C7 and R2C8.

    4. The Gray region is boxed into column 8. That column belongs to it, so cross out R5C8, R6C8, R7C8 and R8C8.

    5. Notice that the Red region only has candidates in column 7. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R6C7, R7C7 and R8C7.

    6. All remaining cells of the Yellow region lie in row 7. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R7C2.

    7. The Brown region is boxed into row 8. That row belongs to it, so cross out R8C2 and R8C3.

    8. Look along row 6: the only candidates left are Blue. Since the line needs a queen, Blue cells elsewhere (R3C2, R3C3, R3C4, R3C5, R3C6, R4C2, R4C3, R4C4, R4C5, R4C6, R5C2, R5C3, R5C4, R5C5 and R5C6) can be crossed out.

    9. Test R1C3 in the Orange region: a queen there would attack every remaining Green cell. Green would be left empty, so R1C3 is out.

    10. Every other cell of the Orange region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R1C2 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 1, column 2, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  2. 2. Queen on R2C4 Green

    1. The Green region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R2C4. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 3 candidates.

  3. 3. Queen on R3C8 Gray

    1. Test R4C8 in the Gray region: a queen there would attack every remaining Red cell. Red would be left empty, so R4C8 is out.

    2. The Gray region has nowhere else to go: R3C8 is its last legal square. 3 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  4. 4. Queen on R5C7 Red

    1. Every other cell of the Red region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R5C7 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 5, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  5. 5. Queen on R4C1 Purple

    1. The Purple region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R4C1. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  6. 6. Queen on R7C3 Yellow

    1. The Yellow region cannot use R7C5 and R7C6: each of those squares leaves Brown with nowhere to go.

    2. The Yellow region has nowhere else to go: R7C3 is its last legal square. 1 cell drops out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  7. 7. Queen on R6C5 Blue

    1. Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C5 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 6, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  8. 8. Queen on R8C6 Brown

    1. The Brown region is the only color still waiting, and R8C6 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Checklist complete: R1C2, R2C4, R3C8, R4C1, R5C7, R6C5, R7C3 and R8C6.

Board after the last check

Orange is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C2); Blue is the largest with 41 cells, and its queen sits on R6C5.

  • Orange2 cellsR1C2
  • Green2 cellsR2C4
  • Gray3 cellsR3C8
  • Red3 cellsR5C7
  • Yellow4 cellsR7C3
  • Brown4 cellsR8C6
  • Purple5 cellsR4C1
  • Blue41 cellsR6C5

FAQ

What is the Queens answer for #862?
R1C2, R2C4, R3C8, R4C1, R5C7, R6C5, R7C3 and R8C6.
Which check comes first?
The Purple region is stuck inside column 1, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.
How long does #862 take?
Most players finish in six minutes or more. It rates hard.

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.