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SZ

2026-05-27T08:18:13Z

I-am-nishan: Well uhh I didn't make sz as a random initial though it originally meant SZBLL but from a forum post , Sized-down ZBLL is a better name. Hope that fixes the naming issue

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.SZ means
Sized-down ZBLL
== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-[[CMLL]]:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZ-OP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104
* We only use 4 M moves maximum for sz-f2l

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]
* [https://discord.gg/MTXFA7p97G SZ discord server!]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

SZ

2026-05-26T08:06:04Z

I-am-nishan: Have added a few more info about sz that was only on forums nothing much more than that have a nice day if you are ready this :P

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.Only 4 M moves are needed maximum for f2l if you are efficient
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ.(and also the reason sz is called sz) 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-[[CMLL]]:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZ-OP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104
* We only use 4 M moves maximum for sz-f2l

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]
* [https://discord.gg/MTXFA7p97G SZ discord server!]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

SZ

2026-05-25T14:47:45Z

I-am-nishan: /* Variants */

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.Only 4 M moves are needed maximum for f2l if you are efficient
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-[[CMLL]]:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZ-OP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]
* [https://discord.gg/MTXFA7p97G SZ discord server!]

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[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

SZ

2026-05-25T14:44:43Z

I-am-nishan:

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.Only 4 M moves are needed maximum for f2l if you are efficient
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-[[CMLL]]:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZOP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]
* [https://discord.gg/MTXFA7p97G SZ discord server!]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

SZ

2026-05-25T12:10:29Z

I-am-nishan:

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-[[CMLL]]:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZOP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]
* [https://discord.gg/MTXFA7p97G SZ discord server!]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

List of methods

2026-05-24T02:39:42Z

I-am-nishan:

:For a category view, see ''[[:Category:Methods and substeps|Methods and substeps]]''

== Table of methods by purpose ==

The following is a table of methods (and their variants) for solving various twisty puzzles. Follow the links to read more about each method or the methods in the category.

{| class="TablePager" style="padding:3px; border-spacing:0"
!| Name
!| Original Proposer(s)
!| Variants
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#d5d5d5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:2x2x2 methods|2x2]]'''
|-
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:2x2x2 beginner methods|2x2 Beginner]]'''
|-
| [[LBL]]
|
| Waterman Last Layer
|-
| [http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Beginner_Guimond#Guimond_as_a_Beginner_Method Beginner Guimond]
| [[Conrad Rider]]
|
|-
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:2x2x2 speedsolving methods|2x2 Speed]]'''
|-
| [[CLL]]
| Various
|
|-
| [[NMCLL]]
| [[Gilles Roux/old_revision|Gilles Roux]], [http://www.speedsolving.com/wiki/index.php/User:Athefre James Straughan]
|
|-
| [[EG]]
| [[Erik Akkersdijk]], [[Gunnar Krig]]
| EG-1, EG-2
|-
| [[Guimond]]
| [[Gaétan Guimond]]
|
|-
| [[Ortega]]
| [[Victor Ortega]], [[Josef Jelinek]], Jeff Varasano
| PBL
|-
| [[SS]]
| [[Mitchell Stern]], [[Timothy Sun]]
|
|-
| [[OFOTA]]
| [[Erik Akkersdijk]]
|
|-
| [[VOP]]
| [[Kenneth Gustavsson]]
|
|-
| [[GBC]]
| [[Signalcuber]]
|
|-
| [[TCLL]]
| [[Robert Yau]], Christopher Olson, and others
| CLL
|-
| [[HD]]
| V. Higgs, J. Demars, Max Garza, John Lewis
| VOP
|-
| [[BOP]]
| Matthew Pan
|-
| [[MLS]]
| Matthew Pan
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#d5d5d5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:3x3x3 methods|3x3]]'''
|-
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:3x3x3 beginner methods|3x3 Beginner]]'''
|-
| [[LBL]]
|
|
|-

| Ortega/Mcetsu
| Jeff Varasano
|
|-
| [[Corners First]]
| [[Marc Waterman]]
|
|-
| [[Less is More]]
| [[Camilo Amaral]]
|
|-
| "[[The Ideal Solution]]"
| Ideal Toy Corp
|
|-
| [[Edges First]]
|
|
|-
| [[8355]]
| [[Reheart Sheu]]
| [[Sexy Method]], [[MirIS Method]]
|-
| [[Edge Supertwist Method]]
| [[David Ha]]
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:3x3x3 speedsolving beginner methods|3x3 speed Beginner]]'''
|-
| Beginner CFOP
| Badmephisto
|
|-
| Beginner Roux
|
|
|-
| [[Beginner Petrus]]
|
|
|-
| Pogobat Beginner Method
| Dan Brown
|
|-
| [[Keyhole]]
|
|
|-
| [[XG]]
|
| [[OLL]], [[PLL]]
|-
| [[Samsara Method]]
|
| [[OLL]], [[PLL]]
|-
| [[Lazy CFOP]]
| [[Alex Yang]]
| CFOP, Roux, Petrus, CFCE, ZZ, Columns, LBL, FreeFOP, FreeFCE, WV, Salvia, Snyder
|-
|[[335]]
|[[Robbie Safran]]
|-
|[[CB]]
|[[Allen Milazzo]], [[Joon Johnson]]
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods|3x3 Speed]]'''
|-
| [[CFOP]] (Fridrich)
| [[David Singmaster]] [[René Schoof]] [[Jessica Fridrich]] [[Hans Dockhorn]] [[Anneke Treep]]
| [[VH]], [[ZB]], [[MGLS| MGLS-F]], OLL, PLL, F2L
|-
| [[ZZ]]
| [[Zbigniew Zborowski]]
| [[ZZ-VH]], [[ZZ-a]], [[ZZ-b]], [[ZZ-d]], [[ZZ-WV]], [[MGLS| MGLS-Z]], [[ZZ-blah]], [[EJLS]], [[JTLE]], ZBLL
|-
| [[Tripod]]
| [[Michael Gottlieb]]
| F2L, 2x2 Block, 2x2x3 Block
|-
| [[FreeFOP]]
|-
| [[FreeFCE]]
| [[T Perm]]
-
| Petrus, CFOP
|-
| [[CFCE]]
|
| [[CLL/ELL]]
|-
| [[Waterman]]
| [[Marc Waterman]]
|
|-
| [[APB]]
| [[James Straughan]]
|
|-
| [[SZ]]
| [[Nishan]]
|
|-
| [[L2L]]
| [[Duncan Dicks]], [[Stachu Korick]]
|
|-
| [[Hahn]]
| [[Eric Hahn]]
|
|-
| [[Sledgehog]]
| Ryan Vigil
| [[CFOP]], [[Tripod]]
|-
| [[Hexagonal Francisco]]
| [[Andrew Nathenson]]
|-
|[[Ultimate dimensional pillars of francisco]],[[UDPF]]
|[[Uff20xd]]
|-
|[[Double domino dimension]],[[DDD]]
|[[Uff20xd]]
|-
| [[Farz]]
| [[Faris Zamani]]
|
|-
| [[ECBL]]
| [[Kristopher Tibbetts]] and Montu
|-
| [[Quadrangular Francisco]]
| [[Alex Yang]]
|-
| [[LMCF]]
| [[Eric Fattah]]
|-
| [[WaterRoux]]
| efattah, Neuro
|-
| [[Columns First Methods]]
|
| Roux, CFOP, Shadowslice
|-
| [[Pizel method]]
| Alexandre Philiponet
|-
| [[Qipper method]]
| [[William Sallros]]
|-
| [[Ribbon Method]]
| Justin Taylor
| F2L-1 Corner, TOLS, TTLL
|-
| [[Russo method]]
| Anthony Russo
| F2L-1 Cross Edge, CLL, EO, L5EP
|-
| [[Iacob method]]
| Iacob Razvan
| EoFace without the DFR corner, Belt, CLS, PLL + IPFL
|-
|[[Hall Method]]
|[[Daylen Hall]]
| [[OLTP]] [[PLTP]]
|-
|[[Petrus-T]]
|[[Gustavo P Leite]],[[Mingus]]
|223, EOREdge, TDR, ZBLL
|-
| [[Platform|CFBL]]
| [[Riccardo Munaro]]
|-
|[[Peridot]]
|[[Kristopher Tibbetts]]
|[[TSLE]]+DF [[PLTP]]
|-
|[[Epidote]]
|[[Kristopher Tibbetts]]
|[[EOLC]] [[E2CP]]
|
|-
| [[R3T]]
| Terence Tan
|-
| [[TVS]]
| Paul K.
|-
| [[TN]]
| [[Ngô Anh Tuấn]]
| TNLS, TNLL
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods|3x3 Speed]]/[[Fewest Moves techniques|FMC]]'''
|-
| [[Roux]]
| [[Gilles Roux/old_revision|Gilles Roux]]
|
|-
| [[Petrus]]
| [[Lars Petrus]]
| [[JTLE]], [[EJLS]], [[MGLS| MGLS-P]]
|-
| [[Heise]]
| [[Ryan Heise]]
|
|-
| [[Mehta]]
| [[Yash Mehta]]
|
|-
| [[Snyder]]
| [[Anthony Snyder]]
|
|-
| [[SSC (Shadowslice Snow Columns)]]
| [[Joseph Briggs]]
|
|-
| [[B2 (Briggs2) Method]] (Briggs/B2)
|
|
|-
| [[LEOR]]
| Arc, Pyjam
| [[EO]], [[ZBLL]]
|-
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Blindsolving Methods|3x3 BLD]]'''
|-
| [[3OP]]
| [[John White]]?
|
|-
| [[Old Pochmann]]
| [[Stefan Pochmann]]
|
|-
| [[M2/R2]]
| [[Stefan Pochmann]]
| [[Deadalnix]] ([[M2]]), Freestyle for Dummies ([[R2]])
|-
| [[TuRBo]]
| [[Erik Akkersdijk]]
|
|-
| [[BH]]
| [[Daniel Beyer]], [[Chris Hardwick]]
|
|-
| [[ZBLD]]
| [[Chris Tran]]
| ZBLD-2Cycle, ZBLD-3Cycle
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[List of 3x3 Domino Subgroup methods|3x3 Domino Subgroup]]'''
|-
| [[N3DR]]
| [[N3RZ]]
| 223, DRL, [[DRPLL]]
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#d5d5d5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Big Cube Methods|Big Cubes]]'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Big Cube Methods|n×n×n / Universal]]'''
|-
| [[Ofapel method]]
| [[Guillaume Erbibou]]
|-
| [[ABCube Method]]
| [[Sandra Workman]]
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Big Cube Methods|Big Cubes Speed]]'''
|-
| [[Yau method]]
| [[Robert Yau]]
|
|-
| [[Hoya method]]
| [[Jong-Ho Jeong]]
|-
| [[4BOP]]
| [[Kristopher Tibbetts]]
|
|-
| [[Obli Method]]
| [[Alex Yang]]
|
|-
| [[Reduction]]
|
|
|-
| [[OBLBL]]
|
|
|-
| [[NS4]]
|
|
|-
| [[4Z4]]
| [[Joseph Tudor]]
|
|-
| [[Cage]]
| [[Per Kristen Fredlund]]
|
|-
| [[Meyer method]]
| [[Richard Meyer]]
|
|-
| [[K4]]
| [[Thom Barlow]]
|
|-
| [[Sandwich]]
| [[Nicholas Ho]]
|
|-
| [[Kenneth's Big Cubes Method]]
| [[Kenneth Gustavsson]]
|
|-
| [[Z4]]
| [[User:Cride5|Conrad Rider]]
|
|-
| [[js4]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[4trus]]
| Owen Smith
|
|-
| [[Lewis Method]]
| John Lewis
|
|-
| [[Pet5]]
| Isabel S.
|
|-
| [[Mehta-MH]]
| Matthew Hinton
|
|-
| [[Mehtad]]
| [[Yash Mehta]]
|
|-
| [[TN4]]
| [[Ngô Anh Tuấn]]
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Blindsolving methods|Big Cubes BLD]]'''
|-
|-
| [[r2]]
| [[Erik Akkersdijk]]
|
|-
| [[BH]]
| [[Daniel Beyer]], [[Chris Hardwick]]
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#d5d5d5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Other puzzles methods|Other puzzles]]'''
|-
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[:Category:Experimental methods|Experimental]]'''
|-
| [[Human Thistlethwaite]]
| [[Morwen Thistlethwaite]] [[Ryan Heise]]
|
|-
| [[Belt]]
| Various
|
|-
| [[CML-Method]]
| [Various]
|
|-
| [[Salvia Method]]
| [[David Salvia]]
|
|-
| [[Triangular Francisco]]
| [[Michael Gottlieb]]
|
|-
| [[Hexagonal Francisco]]
| [[Andrew Nathenson]], Henry Helmuth
|
|-
| [[Quadrangular Francisco]]
| [[Alex Yang]]
|
|-
| [[Orient First]]
| [[Lars Nielsson]]
|-
| [[F2LL2C]]
| [[Aiad Janis]]
|-
| [[HSC]]
| [[Imam Tanvin Alam]]
|
|-
| [[2GB]]
| [[Imam Tanvin Alam]]
|
|-
| [[E15 / E35]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[Zagorec method]]
| [[Damjan Zagorec]]
|
|-
| [[3CFCEP]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[3CFCE]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[PEG]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[PORT]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[FRED]]
| [[Baian Liu]], [[Timothy Sun]], [[Stachu Korick]]
|
|-
| [[VDW Method]]
| [[Alex VanDerWyst]]
|
|
|-
| [[Hawaiian Kociemba]]
| [[Michael Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]]
| HKOLL, HKPLL, EO,
|
|-
| [[Pikas**t]]
| Justin Harder
|
|-
| [[Poux]]
| [[Alex Yang]]
|
|-
| [[Roux-CFOP hybrid]]
| Tao Yu (and probably others)
|
|-
| [[1/162]]
| Emil Zedelius
|
|-
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[Pyraminx methods|Pyraminx]]'''
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|Corners First]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|Layer First]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|Last 4 Edges]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|Petrus]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|Face Permute]]
| ??
|
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|WO]]
| [[Oscar Roth Andersen]] (Odder)
|
|-
| [[Pyraminx methods|Oka Method]]
| [[Yohei Oka]]
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[Megaminx methods|Megaminx]]'''
|-
| [[Balint method]]
| Balint Bodor
|
|-
| keyhole method
|
|
|-
|[[S2L Westlund Style]]
|Simon Westlund
|
|-
|S2L+T2L--->Multiple F2L (Virus S2L)
| [[Yu Da Hyun]]
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[Square-1 methods|Square-1]]'''
|-
| [[SSS1M]]
| [[Shelley Chang]]
|
|-
| [[Vandenbergh Method]]
| [[Lars Vandenbergh]]
| EO, CP, EP
|-
| [[Roux n Skrew]]
|
|
|-
| LBL
|
| PLL
|-
| [[Skwuction]]
| Jaap Scherphuis, Cary Huang
|
|-
| [[Yoyleberry]]
| Cary Huang
|
|-
| [[Lin]]
| [[Tse-Kan Lin]]
|
|-
| [[JQ]]
| Jack Triton
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[List of Rubik's Clock methods|Rubik's Clock]]'''
|-
| ...
|
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[List of Rubik's Magic methods|Magic]]'''
|-
| ...
|
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[List of Master Magic methods|Master Magic]]'''
|-
| [[Pochmann Method]]
| [[Stefan Pochmann]]
|
|-
| [[Ooms]]
| [[Alexander Ooms]]
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[List of Skewb methods|Skewb]]'''
|-
| Sarah method
| Sarah Strong
| LBL, 1LLL
|-
| Ranzha method
| Brandon Harnish
| Petrus Block, Welder mask, PUC (Permuting U corners), LFC(Last Four Centers), CLL
|
|-
| Frisk Method
| [[Alex Yang]]
| VHLS, EG-2
|-
| Skrouxb
| Ben Pang
|
|-
| 1 Algorithm method
| ??
| FBF (Face by Face), CLL
|
|-
| Kirjava-Meep Method
| Kirjava-Meep
| CLL, EG, L5C, TCLL
|
|-
| colspan="3" style="background-color:#f5f5f5; text-align:center;" | '''[[List of Rubik's 360 methods|Rubik's 360]]'''
|
|-
| ...
|}

== See also ==
* [[Substep]]
* [[:Category:Substeps|Common substeps]]
* [[Algorithm Database]]
* [[List of Subsets]]
* [[Solving Variants]]

== External links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2402 BCE Methods] - methods based around Blockbuilding, Corners First and Edges First.

[[Category:Lists|methods]]

Nishan

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SZ

2026-05-23T13:50:40Z

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{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-[[CMLL]]:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZOP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

User:I-am-nishan

2026-05-23T13:49:20Z

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Hi I am nishan, creator of SZ and a speedcuber

SZ method

2026-05-23T13:47:49Z

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SZ

2026-05-23T12:09:45Z

I-am-nishan:

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-CMLL:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZOP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

SZ

2026-05-23T12:09:22Z

I-am-nishan: Created page with " {{Method Infobox |name=SZ Method |image=SZ.png |proposers=Nishan |year=2026 |variants=SZ-CMLL, SZOP |steps=5 |moves=depends |algs=104 |purpose= * Speedsolving }} '''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL. == Steps == # '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and..."

{{Method Infobox
|name=SZ Method
|image=SZ.png
|proposers=[[User:I-am-nishan|Nishan]]
|year=2026
|variants=SZ-[[CMLL]], SZOP
|steps=5
|moves=depends
|algs=104
|purpose=
* [[Speedsolving]]
}}

'''SZ Method''' is a 3x3 speedsolving method invented by Nishan in 2026, focused on ergonomics and reduced last layer algorithm count through a CO-based ZBLL reduction step called SZBLL.

== Steps ==

# '''SZ-Cross:''' Solve three white bottom edges — left, right, and back. Similar to a CFOP cross but with one less edge, allowing more flexible M slice usage throughout SZ-F2L.Widely known as cross-1
# '''SZ-F2L:''' Solve all four F2L pairs using M slices and keyhole techniques. The SZ-Cross setup allows efficient M slice integration making this step more flexible than standard CFOP F2L.
# '''EOFLL:''' Orient all last layer edges. 5 algorithms. With all four pairs solved, recognition is clean and straightforward.
# '''SZBLL:''' The core innovation of SZ. 6 algorithms based on Sune and Anti-Sune that simultaneously insert the last white edge and deterministically force a T case of ZBLL. Recognition is based on identifying the OCLL shape.
# '''T-ZBLL:''' Solve the last layer using T subset ZBLL. 72 algorithms, plus 21 PLL(rare chance). OLL skip results in edge insertion plus PLL only.

== Variants ==

* '''SZ-CMLL:''' Instead of EOFLL, perform CMLL then Roux style EO, insert last edge, EPLL.
* '''SZOP:''' Instead of SZBLL, insert the white edge and perform OCLL and PLL.

== Pros ==

* Reduces ZBLL from 493 to 72 cases via SZBLL, probably the best ZBLL reduction.
* Good ergonomics
* Low rotation SZ-F2L
* Deterministic last layer entry via SZBLL
* Manageable total alg count of 104

== Cons ==

* SZ-F2L requires M slice fluency which is not really a con but a warning
* Limited community resources currently

== See Also ==
* [[ZBLL]]
* [[Roux]]
* [[ZZ method]]
* [[ZB]]

== External Links ==
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/sz-method-for-3x3-speed-cubing-reducing-zbll-from-493-to-93.96863/ Original SpeedSolving forum thread]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ccH5v11yXV9UdixilAZx2TRfvCHzLLZgvDGEV2U0eo/edit?usp=drivesdk SZ Algorithm Sheet]
* [https://www.speedsolving.com/members/i-am-nishan.84783/ Creator's SpeedSolving Profile]

[[Category:3x3x3 methods]]
[[Category:3x3x3 speedsolving methods]]

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