Hoya method

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Hoya method
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Information about the method
Proposer(s): Jong-Ho Jeong
Proposed: 2012
Alt Names: none
Variants: none
No. Steps: 6
No. Algs:
Avg Moves: ~155 STM [1]
Purpose(s):


The Hoya Method is a 4x4 speedsolving method proposed by Jong-Ho Jeong. It can also be applied to bigger cubes, and is frequently done on both 5x5x5 (usually under the name Hoya5) and 4x4x4. It's a sub-method of Reduction.

Beginner Overview

  1. Solve 2 opposite centers. (Must NOT be your cross color)
  2. Solve D center (cross color) and one other adjacent center.
  3. Solve the 4 dedges of the cross using the last 2 unsolved centers; placed on U and F. (cross edges step)
  4. Solve the last 2 centers(L2C).
  5. Solve the last 8 dedges(L8E).
  6. Solve as a 3x3x3 + Parities if encountered.

Normal Overview

  1. Solve any 2 centers; opposite or adjacent. [Note: If solving opposite centers, solve as in 'Beginner Overview' above. If adjacent centers, continue below.]
  2. Solve last 2 adjacent centers while ensuring cross color is placed on D before next step. (cross color center must be included in either step 1 or 2)
  3. Solve the 4 dedges of the cross using the last two unsolved centers; placed on U and F. (cross edges step)
  4. Solve the last 2 centers(L2C).
  5. Solve the last 8 dedges(L8E).
  6. Solve as a 3x3x3 + Parities if encountered.

Pros

Cons

  • Slightly higher movecount compared to Yau. Although, the movecount is close.

Notable users

  • Jong-Ho Jeong
  • Luke Tycksen
  • Dylan Clark
  • Aaron LoPrete
  • Chris Brotzman
  • Alaik Bhatia

See Also

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