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LinkedIn Queens Answer #909

Puzzle #909 of LinkedIn Queens (October 26, 2026) splits its 8×8 grid into 8 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.

R1C1YellowR2C7PurpleR3C3BrownR4C5BlueR5C2RedR6C6OrangeR7C8GrayR8C4Green

Region report for Queens #909

Yellow is the smallest region with 2 cells (queen on R1C1); Gray is the largest with 50 cells, and its queen sits on R7C8.

  • Yellow2 cellsR1C1
  • Purple2 cellsR2C7
  • Brown2 cellsR3C3
  • Blue2 cellsR4C5
  • Red2 cellsR5C2
  • Orange2 cellsR6C6
  • Green2 cellsR8C4
  • Gray50 cellsR7C8

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

15 steps take Queens #909 from an empty board to the answer: 7 rule cells out and 8 place a queen.

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

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Queens #909 solution, step by step

Pick any step to see it on the board.

  1. 1. Queen on R7C8 Gray

    1. All remaining cells of the Yellow region lie in row 1. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R1C3, R1C4, R1C5, R1C6, R1C7 and R1C8.

    2. The Purple region is boxed into row 2. That row belongs to it, so cross out R2C1, R2C2, R2C3, R2C4, R2C5 and R2C8.

    3. Notice that the Brown region only has candidates in row 3. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R3C1, R3C2, R3C5, R3C6, R3C7 and R3C8.

    4. All remaining cells of the Blue region lie in row 4. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R4C1, R4C2, R4C3, R4C4, R4C7 and R4C8.

    5. The Red region is boxed into row 5. That row belongs to it, so cross out R5C1, R5C4, R5C5, R5C6, R5C7 and R5C8.

    6. Notice that the Orange region only has candidates in row 6. Any other color in that line can be removed, which clears R6C1, R6C2, R6C3, R6C4, R6C5 and R6C8.

    7. All remaining cells of the Green region lie in row 8. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R8C1, R8C2, R8C3, R8C6, R8C7 and R8C8.

    8. Scan column 8: everything except R7C8 is already blocked, so the Gray region takes its queen there. After the usual cleanup (row 7, column 8, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 8 cells disappear.

  2. 2. Queen on R6C6 Orange

    1. Only R6C6 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 6, column 6, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 2 cells disappear.

  3. 3. Queen on R2C7 Purple

    1. The Purple region has nowhere else to go: R2C7 is its last legal square. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  4. 4. Queen on R4C5 Blue

    1. Every other cell of the Blue region has been crossed out by now, which leaves R4C5 for its queen. That rules out 2 more cells across row 4, column 5, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.

  5. 5. Queen on R3C3 Brown

    1. The Brown region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R3C3. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 1 candidate.

  6. 6. Queen on R5C2 Red

    1. Only R5C2 is still free inside the Red region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 5, column 2, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.

  7. 7. Queen on R1C1 Yellow

    1. The Yellow region has nowhere else to go: R1C1 is its last legal square. Nothing new is crossed out, since its neighbours were already blocked.

  8. 8. Queen on R8C4 Green

    1. Last one: the Green region gets its queen on R8C4, the one square nothing else attacks.

Region by region, the answer to #909 is R1C1, R2C7, R3C3, R4C5, R5C2, R6C6, R7C8 and R8C4.

FAQ

Which region is the biggest in #909?
Gray is the largest with 50 cells, and its queen sits on R7C8.
What is the Queens #909 solution?
R1C1, R2C7, R3C3, R4C5, R5C2, R6C6, R7C8 and R8C4.
Are any regions straight lines?
Yellow, Purple, Brown, Blue, Red, Orange and Green are straight strips 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.