Beginner Method

The Beginner Method is a cubing method that is very easy to learn, as little as 3 algorithms, 1 of which is 4 moves and the two others are 7 and 8 moves respectively, the method can also be speeded up by adding 4 more algorithms to finish the last layer quicker, click below to learn how to solve a cube using the beginners method

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CFOP Method

The CFOP Method is a method used by almost every speedcuber in competitions and is very easy to learn new algorithms to speed up or simplify by reducing the algorithm count, it is split into 4 main steps, Cross, F2L (First 2 Layers), OLL (Orient Last Layer) and PLL (Permute Last Layer), these steps can be reduced by using things like 1LLL (1 Look Last Layer, a huge algorithm set that allows you to solve OLL and PLL in 1 algorithm) or ZBLL (Zborowski-Bruchem Last Layer, an algorithm set where you do OLL and PLL in 1 algorithm but only if you have a cross on top)

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ROUX Method

The Roux Method is an advanced and efficient way to solve the 3x3 Rubik’s Cube, focusing on block building and minimizing rotations. It starts by building a 1x2x3 block on one side of the cube, then creating a matching block on the opposite side. Next, the solver orients and permutes the corners of the last layer (CMLL), then the remaining edges are orientated using M-slice move, and finally you solve the last 6 Edges (LSE). Roux is popular among top speedcubers for its low move count and focus on lookahead and efficiency rather than relying heavily on algorithms.

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