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LinkedIn Queens Answer #874

Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #874 (September 21, 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 #874 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.

R1C5OrangeR2C2GreenR3C7PurpleR4C1GrayR5C8BlueR6C3RedR7C6YellowR8C4Brown

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

12 steps take Queens #874 from an empty board to the answer: 4 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
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Queens #874 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R2C2 Green

    1. Free queen: the Green region covers only R2C2, which makes the placement automatic. 18 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  2. 2. Queen on R3C7 Purple

    1. Every other cell of the Purple region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C7 for its queen. That rules out 12 more cells across row 3, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  3. 3. Queen on R5C8 Blue

    1. All remaining cells of the Orange region lie in row 1. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R1C6 and R1C8.

    2. Only R5C8 is still free inside the Blue region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 8, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 8 cells disappear.

  4. 4. Queen on R6C3 Red

    1. The Red region has nowhere else to go: R6C3 is its last legal square. 8 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  5. 5. Queen on R4C1 Gray

    1. 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: R7C1.

    2. The Brown region is boxed into row 8. That row belongs to it, so cross out R8C1.

    3. Column 1 still needs a queen and R4C1 is the only candidate, which settles the Gray region as well. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  6. 6. Queen on R7C6 Yellow

    1. Test R7C5 in the Yellow region: a queen there would attack every remaining Brown cell. Brown would be left empty, so R7C5 is out.

    2. Every other cell of the Yellow region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R7C6 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 7, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  7. 7. Queen on R8C4 Brown

    1. The Brown region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R8C4. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.

  8. 8. Queen on R1C5 Orange

    1. Last one: the Orange region gets its queen on R1C5, the one square nothing else attacks.

Checklist complete: R1C5, R2C2, R3C7, R4C1, R5C8, R6C3, R7C6 and R8C4.

Board after the last check

Green is the smallest region with 1 cell (queen on R2C2); Gray is the largest with 36 cells, and its queen sits on R4C1.

  • Green1 cellR2C2
  • Purple2 cellsR3C7
  • Yellow3 cellsR7C6
  • Red4 cellsR6C3
  • Brown5 cellsR8C4
  • Orange6 cellsR1C5
  • Blue7 cellsR5C8
  • Gray36 cellsR4C1

FAQ

What is the Queens answer for #874?
R1C5, R2C2, R3C7, R4C1, R5C8, R6C3, R7C6 and R8C4.
Which check comes first?
The one-square Green region hands you a free queen on R2C2.
How long does #874 take?
Most players finish in three to six minutes. It rates medium.

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.