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LinkedIn Queens Answer #863

A close look at LinkedIn Queens #863, released September 10, 2026: the 8×8 layout, the size of each region, the answer coordinates and the exact chain of logic that produces them.

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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.

R1C2OrangeR2C6GreenR3C1PurpleR4C3GrayR5C7RedR6C4BlueR7C8BrownR8C5Yellow

Region data

Red is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R5C7); Blue is the largest with 40 cells, and its queen sits on R6C4.

  • Red2 cellsR5C7
  • Purple3 cellsR3C1
  • Orange3 cellsR1C2
  • Gray3 cellsR4C3
  • Yellow4 cellsR8C5
  • Brown4 cellsR7C8
  • Green5 cellsR2C6
  • Blue40 cellsR6C4

Breakdown of the logic

14 logical steps, 8 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.

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Before you start

14 steps take Queens #863 from an empty board to the answer: 6 rule cells out and 8 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 #863 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R4C3 Gray

    1. Notice that the Purple region only has candidates in column 1. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R4C1, R5C1, R6C1, R7C1 and R8C1.

    2. All remaining cells of the Orange region lie in column 2. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R4C2, R5C2, R6C2, R7C2 and R8C2.

    3. Only R4C3 is still free inside the Gray region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 15 cells disappear.

  2. 2. Queen on R5C7 Red

    1. Notice that the Red region only has candidates in column 7. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R1C7, R2C7, R3C7, R7C7 and R8C7.

    2. All remaining cells of the Brown region lie in column 8. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R1C8, R2C8, R3C8, R5C8 and R6C8.

    3. Column 4 can only be filled by the Blue region. That pins the Blue queen to this line and removes R1C5, R1C6, R2C5, R5C5, R5C6, R6C5 and R6C6.

    4. Row 5 still needs a queen and R5C7 is the only candidate, which settles the Red region as well. 1 cell drops out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  3. 3. Queen on R6C4 Blue

    1. Row 6 has exactly one open square left, R6C4, and it belongs to the Blue region. That is where the queen goes. That rules out 5 more cells across row 6, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  4. 4. Queen on R3C1 Purple

    1. The Purple region cannot use R1C1 and R2C1: each of those squares leaves Orange with nowhere to go.

    2. The Purple region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R3C1. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 3 candidates.

  5. 5. Queen on R1C2 Orange

    1. Only R1C2 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  6. 6. Queen on R2C6 Green

    1. The Green region has nowhere else to go: R2C6 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  7. 7. Queen on R8C5 Yellow

    1. Every other cell of the Yellow region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R8C5 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 8, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  8. 8. Queen on R7C8 Brown

    1. The Brown region is the only color still waiting, and R7C8 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Result for #863: R1C2, R2C6, R3C1, R4C3, R5C7, R6C4, R7C8 and R8C5.

FAQ

What are the Queens #863 coordinates?
R1C2, R2C6, R3C1, R4C3, R5C7, R6C4, R7C8 and R8C5.
Is any queen in a corner?
No queen sits in a corner, and 4 queens touch the outer edge.
What technique does #863 test?
5 row/column locks and 1 what-if check on top of basic elimination.

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.