Jeffrey Varasano

Jeffrey Varasano Background Information Alias(es): Country: USA Born: c. 1967 Occupation(s): Years Active: c. 1981 WCA ID: [1] Claim to Fame: 1981 USA record holder.

Jeffrey Varasano, usually shortened to Jeff Varasano, is the inventor of the Varasano (Ortega) method.

In 1981, at the age of 14, he set the Rubik's Cube US Record, solving the puzzle in 24.67 seconds. He set the time at the regional heats in New Jersey on October 3 1981.[2] He was runner-up to Minh Thai in the 1981 US national championships on November 13. His time was 28.96 seconds, compared to Thai's 26.04 seconds.[3]

He was author of the following 1981 books:

• Jeff Conquers the Cube in 45 Seconds: And You Can Too! ISBN 0812870972
• Conquer the Cube in 45 Seconds ISBN 0517377233