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Solving the Rubik's Cube

Frequently Asked Questions (with answers)

• FAQ

Basics

• General Information
• Twisty puzzle notation
• Types of cubes and other puzzles
• Lubrication

3x3x3 Methods

• Beginner's Methods
• Common Methods
  • Common sub-steps: F2L, OLL, PLL, CxLL, ELL
• Experimental Methods

Speedsolving the 3x3x3

• Introduction to Speedcubing for Beginners
• Road to Sub-15 Second Averages
• Competitions General

Theory

• Rubik's Cube Fact sheet
• Commutators and Conjugates

Variations of 3x3x3 Solving

• Blindfolded solving (BLD)
• One-Handed solving (OH)
• Fewest Moves
• Solving with feet

Speedsolving Other Puzzles

• 2x2x2 Speedsolving Methods
• 4x4x4 Speedsolving Methods
• 5x5x5 Speedsolving Methods
• Megaminx Speedsolving Methods
• Pyraminx Speedsolving Methods
• Magic Speedsolving Methods
• Master Magic Speedsolving Methods
• Square-1 Speedsolving Methods
• Clock Speedsolving Methods
• Skewb Speedsolving Methods

Cubing Resources And External Information

Cubers' Hangouts

• Speedcubing.com
• Speedsolving.com
• #rubik

Cube Software

• Web-based Software
• PC Software