Resources

Useful speedsolving resources from around the web.

Speedsolving Wiki Community-built wiki covering methods, cubers, events, algorithms, and more.
Speedsolving Forum Our core community hub: 52,000+ members and 1.6 million posts since 2006.
Most Useful Threads on Speedsolving.com A curated master compilation highlighting the absolute best discussions and guides on the forum.
What Cube Should I Get? Feeling overwhelmed by choices? Check here for hardware recommendations continually vetted by the community.
Intro to Speedcubing for Beginners The default starting guide explicitly organized for newcomers, hosted on our native wiki.
World Cube Association (WCA) The international official governing body governing global competitions and official speedcubing records.
Speedsolving Weekly Competitions Compete from home against about 200 people every week in every WCA event and more; a gift card is drawn each week. How to enter.

Algorithm Database (AlgDB) A massive structural database cataloging major permutations including OLL, PLL, F2L, and ZBLL.
Wiki Algorithm Database Speedsolving's built-in platform extension index for rapid baseline algorithm sheets.
Cyotheking Cubing Algs A refined collection showcasing highly efficient, handpicked algorithms for speed optimization.
CubeSkills 3x3 Algs Clean, step-by-step modular printable algorithm spreadsheets optimized for speed training.
ZBLL Algs (Anki Deck Approach) A robust, metrics-supported tutorial system built on using spaced repetition to master complex ZBLL.

SpeedSolving Timer (built in) Our own timer: every WCA event, official-style scrambles, sessions synced to your forum account, works on phones. Use it to practise for the weekly competition.
csTimer The industry-standard, deeply customizable web interface utilized globally by top competitive speedcubers.
qqTimer A classic legacy timer script running fast and lightweight directly inside the browser.
CTimer Clean alternative visual layout variation for tracking session metrics online.
TNT Minimalist configuration utility for basic browser session timings.
Block Keeper A dedicated, cross-platform open source desktop interface designed for secure session archives.
CMOS Modern minimalist design layout framework focusing on distraction-free cubing.
CubingTime An interactive hub that combines personal metrics tracking with global digital rooms.

Visual Cube Viewer (alg.cubing.net) Invaluable browser-based playground for instantly animating, stepping through, and mapping case scrambles.
Alg Trainer A comprehensive web application focusing on fine-tuning recognition across highly customizable drill categories.
PLL Trainer High-frequency, direct interactive recognition drills to drop split times on your final permutations.
FMC Insertion Trainers Optimize your fewest-moves solutions via DGcubes FMC 333.fm
Web CMLL Trainer Forum Project Community discussion and documentation assets detailing web-based algorithmic trainers.
CubeSkills Elite video guides and step-by-step masterclasses led directly by multiple 3x3 World Record holder Feliks Zemdegs.
VisualCube Dynamic web generator that programmatic displays precise layout png images using script tags.
KSim Simulator & Toolkit Comprehensive keyboard-driven 3x3 simulator engine. [Forum Thread]
KSim Recognition Trainer Extended drill wrapper utilizing the standard KSim simulator dependencies.
WCA Kinch Score Stats Metric parsing tool that scores all-around global cubing capabilities balancing across diverse events.
KSolve+ Algorithmic puzzle analyzer built to establish short, optimal solutions for custom variations.

Blindfold Solving FAQ The essential multi-tier orientation post. Read this before diving deep into blind protocols.
Blindfold Discussion Forum Our dedicated sub-forum category covering specific letter-pair systems, logs, and trace discussions.
Old Pochmann Method Video Guide The benchmark beginners tutorial video explaining basic orientation and baseline cycles.
3-Style BLD Tutorial by Timothy Goh A meticulously structural look into building elite 3-style execution chains.
Noah's Blindfold Series Deep set covering big cubes (4x4/5x5), basic memo tricks, and general structural execution tips.
Noah's 3-Style Commutators Intermediate to advanced layout explaining the logic behind direct cycles.
Beyer-Hardwick (BH) Tutorial An in-depth explanation of pure commutators for corner and edge cycles without setup moves.
BLD Alg Collection Clean spreadsheet layout mapping out standardized execution target loops.

The CornerCutter Podcast Audio discussions tracking global personalities, method creators, and event history.
Layer by Layer Focused commentary focusing on specific milestones and learning plateaus.
The Interactive Cubers Vibrant episodic content featuring prominent regular guest interviews.

Senior Rankings Database Alternative parsing database generating metrics isolated for veteran and senior competitors.
Virtual Puzzles Simulate mechanical variants online ranging from 2x2 to 5x5 using direct keyboard mappings.
Andy's Cube Guides The baseline community archive hosting clean, modular printable algorithm reference sheets.
Reddit /r/Cubers Active secondary platform for daily visual mail days, general discussion, and setup hardware pictures.

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