LinkedIn Queens Answer #923
A close look at LinkedIn Queens #923, released November 9, 2026: the 7×7 layout, the size of each region, the answer coordinates and the exact chain of logic that produces them.
Solution coordinates
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.
Region data
Red is the smallest region with 1 cell (queen on R2C6); Green is the largest with 13 cells, and its queen sits on R6C5.
- Red1 cellR2C6
- Gray3 cellsR5C7
- Yellow5 cellsR3C3
- Purple6 cellsR7C2
- Orange10 cellsR1C4
- Blue11 cellsR4C1
- Green13 cellsR6C5
Breakdown of the logic
8 logical steps, 7 of which place a queen. Press → to make one deduction at a time and watch the board change, or switch on auto-play to watch it.
Before you start
8 steps take Queens #923 from an empty board to the answer: 1 rule cells out and 7 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 #923 solution, step by step
Pick any step to see it on the board.
1. Queen on R2C6 Red
The Red region is just one cell wide and one cell tall. Put the queen on R2C6. That rules out 16 more cells across row 2, column 6, the rest of the color and the squares touching it.
2. Queen on R5C7 Gray
The Gray region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R5C7. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 8 candidates.
3. Queen on R1C4 Orange
Only R1C4 is still free inside the Orange region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 1, column 4, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 7 cells disappear.
4. Queen on R3C3 Yellow
The Yellow region has nowhere else to go: R3C3 is its last legal square. 6 cells drop out once you mark the row, column and the eight surrounding squares.
5. Queen on R7C2 Purple
All remaining cells of the Green region lie in column 5. Its queen will end up there no matter what, so the other colors lose those squares: R7C5.
The Purple region is down to one open cell, so its queen goes on R7C2. Crossing out its row, column, color and neighbours removes 3 candidates.
6. Queen on R4C1 Blue
Only R4C1 is still free inside the Blue region. The queen goes there. After the usual cleanup (row 4, column 1, the touching squares and the rest of the color) 1 cell disappears.
7. Queen on R6C5 Green
The Green region is the only color still waiting, and R6C5 is its only open cell. Place the final queen there.
Result for #923: R1C4, R2C6, R3C3, R4C1, R5C7, R6C5 and R7C2.
FAQ
- What are the Queens #923 coordinates?
- R1C4, R2C6, R3C3, R4C1, R5C7, R6C5 and R7C2.
- Is any queen in a corner?
- No queen sits in a corner, and 4 queens touch the outer edge.
- What technique does #923 test?
- 1 row/column lock on top of basic elimination.
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
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.
Process of Elimination
If a color region has only one available cell after considering all conflicts, place the queen there with confidence.