How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube Using a Set of Algorithms

In this experiment, participants solved a rubik’s cube using a set of algorithms. Each algorithm specifies a series of twists for each face of the cube.

When a prime symbol (“”) follows a letter, it denotes an anticlockwise face turn; when there is no prime symbol, the move is clockwise.

How to solve the cube

The first step is to get all of the corner pieces to face the same direction. This can be done in a variety of ways, and the best way for you will depend on your cube configuration. You will need to solve the corners of the back, down, and front faces, as well as the left and right centers.

To do this, start by comparing the corner positions on your cube to the images below. If any of the corners are not in the correct position, rotate your top layer until it has the yelow side facing you.

You may have to do this a few times before you find a corner that is in the correct position. Once you have done this, you can proceed to the next step.

The first step is to get all the corner pieces to face the same direction.

If you’re a beginner, you can practice just this step intuitively to get the hang of how the cube works and to shave off precious seconds. However, competitive solvers need to use the algorithms listed below to complete this stage.

Once you’ve finished permuting the corners, it’s time to make a cross on the top layer. This is the most complicated part of solving the cube, and requires a good understanding of how the cube moves.

Start by finding a yellow edge piece that has the correct color on its front face. Orient it so that it is in the top right corner position. Then, use the following algorithm:

The second step is to form a cross.

There are a few different algorithms for this step. One is to make a white cross, which is done by bringing all of the white edges in the top layer up into the correct positions. Another is to do the U R F sequence, which involves moving all of the front layer pieces into their correct positions.

The third method is to find a piece in the bottom layer that belongs in the top, and move it into place. This is done by finding a center piece that has the same color as the corner you want to move, and then using either of the solutions above to swap it with the correct edge piece in the bottom layer.

In all of these methods, it is important to remember that the turns you make on the cube can be represented by letters. This will help you when you start learning more advanced algorithms.

The third step is to get all the top corners in their correct positions.

There are several algorithms that can be used to get all of the top corner pieces in their correct positions. Some of these algorithms involve swapping the positions of two corner pieces, while others simply move them around. Regardless of which algorithm you use, it is important to remember that the top corners should always be oriented with their yellow sides facing upwards.

To start, pick any corner piece and orient it with its yellow side in the front (front-left-right-middle). Then rotate the cube and apply the appropriate algorithm to get all of the other face colors into their correct positions. Once this is done, the top corners should all be in their correct positions and you can proceed to step 4. Note: As you go through these steps, it may seem like your cube is completely messed up. This is normal, and you will learn to trust the algorithms as you progress through them.

The final step is to put the top edges in the correct places.

Once you have the top layer completed it’s time to get the last edges in place. Again, it may take a bit of practice before you can do this without referring back to the algorithms. Just keep practicing and you’ll eventually get there.

To start you need to find a top yellow corner that is correctly orientated. This can be difficult, but just keep rotating the cube until you find one. Once you have found it, make note of the direction that it needs to be moved. Then follow the same algorithm to move it into place. Repeat this process until all the top edges are in their correct positions. This should only take a couple of algorithms. Once you do, your cube is complete!