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LinkedIn Queens Answer #897

Puzzle #897 of LinkedIn Queens (October 14, 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.

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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.

R1C4RedR2C1PurpleR3C5GreenR4C3GrayR5C7BlueR6C2YellowR7C6Orange

Region report for Queens #897

Red is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C4); Blue is the largest with 16 cells, and its queen sits on R5C7.

  • Red2 cellsR1C4
  • Yellow4 cellsR6C2
  • Orange5 cellsR7C6
  • Green6 cellsR3C5
  • Purple7 cellsR2C1
  • Gray9 cellsR4C3
  • Blue16 cellsR5C7

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.

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Before you start

12 steps take Queens #897 from an empty board to the answer: 5 rule cells out and 7 place a queen.

Each press of Next makes one deduction and redraws the board.

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Queens #897 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R7C6 Orange

    1. All remaining cells of the Red region lie in column 4. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R3C4, R4C4, R5C4, R6C4 and R7C4.

    2. Column 7 can only be filled by the Blue region. That pins the Blue queen to this line and removes R1C5, R1C6, R2C6, R3C6, R4C5, R4C6, R5C5, R5C6 and R6C6.

    3. Column 6 still needs a queen and R7C6 is the only candidate, which settles the Orange region as well. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 7 candidates.

  2. 2. Queen on R6C2 Yellow

    1. The Yellow region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R6C2. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 9 candidates.

  3. 3. Queen on R5C7 Blue

    1. Scan row 5: everything except R5C7 is already blocked, so the Blue region takes its queen there. 4 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  4. 4. Queen on R4C3 Gray

    1. Look along column 5: the only candidates left are Green. Since the line needs a queen, Green cells elsewhere (R2C3 and R3C3) can be crossed out.

    2. Test R1C3 in the Purple region: a queen there would attack every remaining Red cell. Red would be left empty, so R1C3 is out.

    3. Scan column 3: everything except R4C3 is already blocked, so the Gray region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 3, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.

  5. 5. Queen on R1C4 Red

    1. A queen on R2C4 would wipe out the Green region completely, which can never happen in a valid answer. Cross it off.

    2. The Red region has nowhere else to go: R1C4 is its last legal square. 2 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  6. 6. Queen on R3C5 Green

    1. Every other cell of the Green region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R3C5 for its queen. That rules out 1 more cell across row 3, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  7. 7. Queen on R2C1 Purple

    1. The Purple region is the only color still waiting, and R2C1 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Region by region, the answer to #897 is R1C4, R2C1, R3C5, R4C3, R5C7, R6C2 and R7C6.

FAQ

Which region is the biggest in #897?
Blue is the largest with 16 cells, and its queen sits on R5C7.
What is the Queens #897 solution?
R1C4, R2C1, R3C5, R4C3, R5C7, R6C2 and R7C6.
Are any regions straight lines?
Red 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.