How to solve a rubics qube
Answers
There are many approaches on how to solve the Rubik's Cube. All these methods have different levels ofyel difficulties, for speedcubers or beginners, even for solving the cube blindfolded. People usually get stuck solving the cube after completing the first face, after that they need some help. In the following article I'm going to show you the easiest way to solve the cube using the beginner's method.
The method presented here divides the cube into layers and you can solve each layer applying a given algorithm not messing up the pieces already in place. You can find a separate page for each one of the seven stages if the description on this page needs further explanation and examples.
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The steps
1. White cross
2. White corners
3. Second layer
4. Yellow cross
5. Yellow edges
6. Yellow corners
7. Orient yellow corners
Video tutorial
To get started I recommend you to read the basic cubing terminology and you will need to know the Rubik's Cube notation ie what the letters mean in the algorithms:
F: front, R: right, U: up, L: left, D: down.
Clockwise rotations: FRULD
Counterclockwise rotations are marked with an apostrophe ('): F'R'U'L'D'
If you get stuck or you don't understand something, the online Rubik's Cube solver program will help you quickly fix your puzzle. All you have to do is input your scramble and the program will calculate the steps leading to the solution.
To keep a record of your solution times try the online Rubik's Cube Timer with many useful features or generate random shuffles for your practice with the scramble generator.