Category:Fewest Moves techniques

There are several fewest moves techniques:

[block building] [pair insertions] [Commutators] [Conjugates] [pseudoblocks or pre-scramble-moves] [inserted moves (single)] [inserted algorithms/commutators] [freestyle solving] [LL-algorithms]

The best results can be obtained when all techniques are controlled. It is strongly adviced not to follow a strict pattern, for example a speedsolving method. However some algorithms learned from a speedsolving method will give some advantages in some cases. Most useful methods are [Fridrich[Fridrich Method]], [Heise[Ryan Heise]], [Petrus[Petrus]], [Roux[Roux Method]] and ZBLL.

block building

Best start for an FMC is block building technique. try to build a 2x2x2 block then a 2x2x3 block. After the 2x2x2 block 3 sides to extend it to a 2x2x3. Explore all of them. After the 2x2x3 block

pair insertion

when inserting Fridrich-pairs in F2L don't get stuck with you speedcubing methods but try some alternatives and check each of them for

commutators

conjugates

pseudoblocks or pre-scramble-moves

inserted moves (single)

inserted algorithms/commutators

freestyle solving

If you see some opportunity to solve a lot of blocks without any (known) pattern you could try to solve it. When leaving a maximum of 4 edges and 4 corners try to conjugate them to 1 face during a solve. Then use pre-scramble-moves or a second cube to solve that face / LL

LL-algorithms

sometimes you solve a lot of LL blocks using a very short LL algorithm, 8 or 9 moves maximum. Try to learn short LL algorithms in such a way that you know what it does to corners and edges. Start with the length-6 LL-alg, then the three 7-move LL-algs, the five 8-move LL-algs, and so on. You are really an expert when learning all LL-algs up to 10 moves.

other tips

do not use moves that turn the cube! Use fixed colors for up & front to enhance recognition'! write down moves! create a backup solve!