Hoya method

Hoya method Information about the method Proposer(s): Jong-Ho Jeong Proposed: 2012 Alt Names: none Variants: none No. Steps: 7 No. Algs: Avg Moves: Purpose(s): Speedsolving

Hoya Method is a 4x4 speedsolving method proposed by Jong-Ho Jeong. It can also be applied to bigger cubes. It's a sub-method of reduction (such as Yau).

Overview

1. Do 2 opposite centers (not U/D ones).
2. Solve D center and an adjacent one (not U).
3. Solve the 4 dedges of the cross using the two scrambled centers (cross edge step).
4. Finish the last two centers.
5. Solve the remaining dedges.
6. Solve as a 3x3x3 (Cross should already be done).
7. Solve the 4x4x4 parities.

Pros

• Easy dedgepairing
• Cross is already done when you start the 3x3 part

Cons

• Slightly higher movecount compared to Yau on 5x5 and larger puzzles. Though the movecount is similar to Yau on 4x4.

Notable users

• Jong-Ho Jeong
• Dylan Clark
• Aaron LoPrete
• Chris Brotzman

External links

• Hoya discussion on Speedsolving Forums
• Hoya explanations and algorithmes for cross dedge cases by dbax0999
• A written example solve by the inventor of the method
• Hoya on bigger cubes as 5x5x5 (on Speedsolving Forums)