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LinkedIn Queens Answer #898

Below is the full answer to LinkedIn Queens #898 (October 15, 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 #898 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.

R1C8PurpleR2C5BlueR3C7GreenR4C3OrangeR5C6GrayR6C2YellowR7C4BrownR8C1Red

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

17 steps take Queens #898 from an empty board to the answer: 9 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

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

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Queens #898 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R1C8 Purple

    1. The Blue region is boxed into row 2. That row belongs to it, so cross out R2C1, R2C2, R2C3, R2C4 and R2C8.

    2. Notice that the Green region only has candidates in row 3. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R3C1, R3C2, R3C3, R3C4 and R3C8.

    3. All remaining cells of the Orange region lie in row 4. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R4C1, R4C4, R4C5, R4C6, R4C7 and R4C8.

    4. The Brown region is boxed into row 7. That row belongs to it, so cross out R7C1, R7C2, R7C5, R7C6, R7C7 and R7C8.

    5. Notice that the Yellow region only has candidates in row 6. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R6C1, R6C5, R6C6, R6C7 and R6C8.

    6. All remaining cells of the Gray region lie in row 5. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R5C1, R5C2, R5C3, R5C4, R5C5 and R5C8.

    7. The Red region is boxed into row 8. That row belongs to it, so cross out R8C6, R8C7 and R8C8.

    8. Column 8 still needs a queen and R1C8 is the only candidate, which settles the Purple region as well. 8 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.

  2. 2. Queen on R8C1 Red

    1. Column 1 has exactly one open square left, R8C1, and it belongs to the Red region. That is where the queen goes. That rules out 4 more cells across row 8, column 1, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  3. 3. Queen on R2C5 Blue

    1. R2C6 looks possible for the Blue region, but it covers all of Green's open squares at once. Rule it out.

    2. The Blue region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R2C5. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 2 candidates.

  4. 4. Queen on R3C7 Green

    1. Only R3C7 is still free inside the Green region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 3, column 7, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.

  5. 5. Queen on R5C6 Gray

    1. The Gray region has nowhere else to go: R5C6 is its last legal square. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  6. 6. Queen on R6C2 Yellow

    1. Check the Yellow region against its neighbours. R6C3 and R6C4 would block all of Brown, so remove both.

    2. The Yellow region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R6C2. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 2 candidates.

  7. 7. Queen on R4C3 Orange

    1. Only R4C3 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  8. 8. Queen on R7C4 Brown

    1. The Brown region is the only color still waiting, and R7C4 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.

Checklist complete: R1C8, R2C5, R3C7, R4C3, R5C6, R6C2, R7C4 and R8C1.

Board after the last check

Brown is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R7C4); Purple is the largest with 29 cells, and its queen sits on R1C8.

  • Brown2 cellsR7C4
  • Blue3 cellsR2C5
  • Green3 cellsR3C7
  • Yellow4 cellsR6C2
  • Red7 cellsR8C1
  • Orange8 cellsR4C3
  • Gray8 cellsR5C6
  • Purple29 cellsR1C8

FAQ

What is the Queens answer for #898?
R1C8, R2C5, R3C7, R4C3, R5C6, R6C2, R7C4 and R8C1.
Which check comes first?
The Blue region is stuck inside row 2, which clears the rest of that line before any queen is placed.
How long does #898 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.