Yau method

Yau 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 proposed by Robert Yau. It can also be applied to 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.

Notable users

• Erik Akkersdijk
• Dan Cohen
• Mats Valk
• Sebastian Weyer
• Robert Yau
• Feliks Zemdegs

External links

• Mats Valk 4x4 avg + single WR 26.77 / 33.57
• Tutorial in Japanese