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LinkedIn Queens Answer #896

Use this checklist to fill in LinkedIn Queens #896 from October 13, 2026. Tick off each coordinate as you place it on the 9×9 grid, then follow the timeline to see why each queen belongs where it does.

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Answer checklist

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.

R1C2PurpleR2C8OrangeR3C4GreenR4C6GrayR5C1RedR6C7YellowR7C3BrownR8C5TealR9C9Blue

Timeline of the #896 solve

The timeline counts queens as they are placed, from 1 to 9. 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

13 steps take Queens #896 from an empty board to the answer: 4 rule cells out and 9 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 #896 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. Queen on R7C3 Brown

    1. Notice that the Red region only has candidates in column 1. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R1C1, R2C1, R3C1, R4C1, R7C1, R8C1 and R9C1.

    2. All remaining cells of the Purple region lie in column 2. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R3C2, R4C2, R5C2, R6C2, R7C2, R8C2 and R9C2.

    3. The Brown region has nowhere else to go: R7C3 is its last legal square. 16 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  2. Queen on R3C4 Green

    1. Every other cell of the Green region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C4 for its queen. That rules out 12 more cells across row 3, column 4, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  3. Queen on R2C8 Orange

    1. The Orange region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R2C8. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 12 candidates.

  4. Queen on R1C2 Purple

    1. Only R1C2 is still free inside the Purple region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 1, column 2, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 2 cells disappear.

  5. Queen on R8C5 Teal

    1. Notice that the Yellow region only has candidates in column 7. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R4C7, R8C7 and R9C7.

    2. All remaining cells of the Gray region lie in column 6. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R6C6, R8C6 and R9C6.

    3. The Teal region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R8C5. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 4 candidates.

  6. Queen on R9C9 Blue

    1. Row 9 still needs a queen and R9C9 is the only candidate, which settles the Blue region as well. 3 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  7. Queen on R4C6 Gray

    1. Row 4 has exactly one open square left, R4C6, and it belongs to the Gray region. That is where the queen goes. That rules out 2 more cells across row 4, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  8. Queen on R6C7 Yellow

    1. Every other cell of the Yellow region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R6C7 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 6, column 7, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  9. Queen on R5C1 Red

    1. The Red region is the only color still waiting, and R5C1 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

All 9 boxes ticked: R1C2, R2C8, R3C4, R4C6, R5C1, R6C7, R7C3, R8C5 and R9C9.

Final board

Red is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R5C1); Blue is the largest with 56 cells, and its queen sits on R9C9.

  • Red2 cellsR5C1
  • Orange3 cellsR2C8
  • Green3 cellsR3C4
  • Gray3 cellsR4C6
  • Yellow3 cellsR6C7
  • Brown3 cellsR7C3
  • Purple4 cellsR1C2
  • Teal4 cellsR8C5
  • Blue56 cellsR9C9

FAQ

How many queens does #896 need?
9, one for each row, column and color.
What are the coordinates for #896?
R1C2, R2C8, R3C4, R4C6, R5C1, R6C7, R7C3, R8C5 and R9C9.
Where is the first breakthrough?
The Red region is stuck inside column 1, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.

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

  • Process of Elimination

    If a color region has only one available cell after considering all conflicts, place the queen there with confidence.

  • 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.