Rubiks Cube

This is a quick reference only. You must be familiar with the notation... You're probably best to find a more in-depth tutorial if none of this makes sense. :)

Algorithms

• Corner Algorithm: Ri Di R D
• Middle Layer (Left): Ui Li U L U F Ui Fi
• Middle Layer (Right): U R Ui Ri Ui Fi U F
• Third Layer Cross: F R U Ri Ui Fi (Blue 'L' shape Should be in upper left-hand corner, repeat if necessary)
• Third Layer Opposite Edge Flip: R U Ri U R U U Ri
• Third Layer - Edges: R U Ri U R U U Ri U (with two lined up sides (one in right hand, one opposite of you)
• Third Layer - Corners: U R Ui Li U Ri Ui L

Solving the Cube

First Layer

• Intuitively build a cross on the green face, ensuring non-corner edge pieces match center pieces of middle layer.
• Position each green corner piece below its target destination on the third layer
• With piece in place, hold cube green face up with target corner in bottom right-hand side
• Repeat Corner Algorithm until corner piece is in correct position
• Repeat for each corner until first layer is completely solved

Second Layer

• Place cube green face down, blue face up
• Find non-corner edge piece with no blue on it
• Line piece up with centre piece of middle layer
• Use either the Middle Layer (Left) or Middle Layer (Right) algorithms to place piece in the correct position in middle layer.

Third Layer

• If you do not have a blue cross on the blue face, use the Third Layer Cross algorithm.
• Need two edge pieces to line up with the same color in the middle layer.
• Place one lined up side in your right hand, the other needs to be opposite of you.
• Position any correct corner, WITHOUT spinning any sides, to the lower right hand corner of the blue face (blue is still on top).
• If no such corner exists (they are all in the wrong position) do the Third Layer - Corners algorithm from any position
• Use Corner Algorithm with target corner at bottom right of blue face until corner is flipped correctly.
• Rotate top clockwise to next unsolved corner
• Use Corner Algorithm with target corner at bottom right of blue face until corner is flipped correctly.
• Repeat for each last two steps for each unsolved corner.