Eight Queens

Place eight queens so none can attack another.

0 playing now

How to play Eight Queens

Click a square to place or remove a queen. Your goal is to place all eight so that no two attack each other — no shared row, column, or diagonal. Any queen currently under attack is flagged, so adjust until all eight sit safely. Solve it as fast as you can.

Eight Queens leaderboard

Top scores — log in to compete.

  1. Loading leaderboard…

Eight Queens — frequently asked questions

How many solutions are there?

The eight-queens puzzle has 92 distinct solutions (12 unique up to symmetry).

How is my best measured?

By your fastest time to reach a fully safe arrangement of all eight queens.

More black & white games

In the mood for more? Try Chess or 2048, or browse the full games list on Inkplay.