Introduction
This method uses very few sequences that you need to memorize in order to solve the cube. Although there are quite a few sequences provided in this solution, most of them are intuitive steps, which once you understand you will never forget. But just like in any other game, you will need to study different methods in order to find your own winning strategy. Even though you might find our corners-first solution pretty straightforward, it will take a lot of practice before you fully master the method.
The method is split to two main steps:
- Solve all eight corners of the cube
- Solve all twelve edges (and centers) while keeping the corners solved
You might have met other solution method, particularly the most common vanilla "layer by layer" method. This method is an alternative with many advantages. In my opinion (based on experience):
- Smaller amount of unintuitive sequences (nowadays often computer-generated)
- Generally shorter sequences
- Higher "symmetry" of solution (you solve cube evenly)
- You do not break what you solved in previous steps as much (easier recovery from mistakes)
- It is quite efficient with respect to its simplicity
- You can achieve very good times just by practice using the very basic method.
- You can scale up the method incrementally to gain speed and efficiency
Of course, every single brain works in a bit different way, so what may be an advantage for one may be a disadvantage for others. You can just try and see for yourself.
For an introduction to the notation used in this page, go to the cube concepts page.
Go to Solving Corners to continue.
