Ortega Method

2014-04-08T17:26:22Z

Balt: /* As a 2x2x2 Method */

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|image=Ortega.gif
|proposers=[[Victor Ortega]] <br/> [[Josef Jelinek]]
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|steps=3
|algs=12, 11 min
|moves=20
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* [[Speedsolving]]
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The '''Ortega Method''' is a 2x2 and 3x3 speedsolving method named after [[Victor Ortega]]. It was independently invented by [[Victor Ortega]] and [[Josef Jelínek]]. It is mostly popular as an intermediate 2x2 solving method.

== As a 2x2x2 Method ==

After a [[3x3x3]] method, the next step for most people is the '''Ortega method'''. First, solve one [[face]] intuitively; don't worry about solving a [[layer]], because the face will be [[permutation|permuted]] later. Second, [[orientation|orient]] the opposite face, using the same [[OLL]] algorithms as on 3x3x3 (or more efficient ones if you want - see algs below). Finally you permute both layers at the same time ([[PBL]]). The last step sounds difficult but there are only 5 possible cases, so it is quick to learn. In total, there are 12 algorithms to learn (11 without reflections).

For the first face, without [[colour neutral]]ity, the average move count in [[HTM]] is a surprisingly low 3.97, and no cases require more than 5 turns. Because of this inspection is just a few seconds, advanced users benefit from that and uses the remaining inspection time to predict the OLL case, or even the whole solve.

The case shown in the picture is known as Antisune.

== As a 3x3x3 Method ==
Using Ortega as a 3x3x3 method involves first solving the [[corner]]s completely, followed by insertion of the D layer [[edge]]s, and 3 of the U-layer edges. The mid-layer edges are then oriented during placement of the final U-layer edge, and finally the mid-layer edges are permuted. @see rubikscube.info link below..

== See also ==
* [[OLL (2x2x2)]] (algs for 2nd step)
* [[PBL]] (algs for the 3rd step)
* [[LBL]]
* [[Guimond Method]]
* [[EG Method]]

== External links ==
* [http://rubikscube.info/ortega.php rubikscube.info]
* [http://erikku.er.funpic.org/rubik/2x2_ortega.html funpic.org]
* [http://rapidshare.com/files/129358752/Ortega_Method-English.doc Martijn Bakker's Ortega doc]
* [http://www.cubewhiz.com/ortega.php Bob Burton's Ortega page]
* Youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFuklZhenvk 2x2 Ortega Method Tutorial] by theWestonian
* Youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0_i02oJurE 2x2x2 Ortega outline]
* Youtube: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VEtgnL_Ia8 3x3x3 Ortega Video Tutorial]
* [http://sites.google.com/site/kubbuth/2x2x2/ortega Ortega method in Swedish]

[[Category:2x2x2 methods]]
[[Category:2x2x2 beginner methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

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