Yau method

Yau Method method Information about the method Proposer(s): Robert Yau Proposed: 2009 Alt Names: none Variants: none No. Steps: 5 No. Algs: None Avg Moves: Unknown Purpose(s): Speedsolving

Yau Method is a 4x4 speedsolving method, but it can also be applied at bigger cubes.

Overview

1. Solve 2 opposite centers and 3 of the cross dedges

2. Solve the remaining 4 centers

3. Complete the cross

4. Pair up the remaining dedges without messing up the cross

5. Solve F2L + LL (3x3)

Pros

Easy edgepairing

Cross is already done when you start the 3x3 part

Cons

It can be hard to find the 3 first crossdedges

Centers are a little bit harder.