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Jalvin method Information about the method Proposer(s): [Calvin Nielson] Proposed: 2019 Alt Names: none Variants: none No. Steps: 4-6 depending on whether OBL and PBL are done in single or multiple steps No. Algs: Avg Moves: unknown Purpose(s): Speedsolving

The Jalvin Method is a Square-1 speed solving method created by Calvin Nielson in 2019. The method is focused on reducing PBL count while maintaining efficiency and lookahead.

The Steps

• Cubeshape: The solver returns the puzzle back into its cubic shape
• Lin block: The solver creates a Lin block by pairing 2 corners and 1 edge on the bottom. This will take 2 moves maximum.
• Orient both layers (OBL): The solver orients the two layers while preserving the lin block, this can be done by first orienting corners and then orienting edges or by doing a single OBL algorithm.
• Permutate both layers (PBL): The solver uses algorithms to solve the remaining pieces. Since the lin block is solved it reduces the amount of recognition needed.

Pros

• Lookahead: The use of the lin block means the solver needs to keep track of fewer pieces than normal
• Ease of Learning: Learning this method allows users to learn a significantly smaller set of PBL algorithms while maintaining efficiency

Cons

• Lin block - The lin block requires some inspection but since it is a very small amount of pieces it may be possible to plan the lin block during inspection
• Efficiency - The lin block takes an additional 1-2 moves.

Notable users

• Calvin Nielson