Master the Rubik's Cube: Easy Algorithm to Solve in 7 Steps
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by Unboxify,
4 min reading time
Unlock the Mystery of the Rubik's Cube with This Simple Algorithm!
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to solve a Rubik's Cube, only to eventually give up? What if I told you that anyone can solve the Rubik's Cube using just one single algorithm? I tested it myself, and it's really simple. Let's dive in!
Understanding the Rubik's Cube 🎨
To solve the Rubik's Cube, understanding its structure is essential. A 3x3 Rubik's Cube consists of three main parts:
Center
Edge
Corner
Rubik's Cube Lingo 🗣️
To grasp the algorithms, you need to learn the Cube's lingo. All moves are written down in letters representing a 90-degree rotation:
R - Right
L - Left
U - Up
D - Down
F - Front
B - Back
An apostrophe (') means the layer should move counterclockwise by 90 degrees. No apostrophe means it goes 90 degrees clockwise. Numbers next to the letters indicate the number of turns.
Practice the Rotations 🌀
The main algorithm will involve working with the layers in the yellow zone. Before moving forward, pause and practice these rotations:
For the right hand:
R U R' U' R U R' U'
For the left hand:
L' U' L U L' U' L U
Practice until you can do these moves automatically. It will help later on.
Solving the Rubik's Cube 🧩
You will go through seven stages to solve the Rubik's Cube.
Stage 1: White Cross on the Bottom ⚪
Your first task is to create a white cross on the bottom and align its edges with the right colored centers on each side. Mix up your cube and begin by putting together a sequence that looks like a daisy. Rotate the top layer to align the colors and rotate the entire layer 180 degrees to complete the white cross.
Stage 2: Solving the Bottom Corners 🔲
Next, put the lower corners of the cube in the right places using the R U R' U' algorithm. Rotate only the top layer to find a corner matching the colors of the centers and use the algorithm until the corner is in place.
Stage 3: Solving the Middle Layer 🟧🟩🟦🟥
Here, you'll solve the rest of the middle layer so that the outer blocks match the center color:
If the layer you'll be working on is to the left of the target position, turn the upper part to the left, use the right-hand algorithm, rotate the cube left, and use the left-hand algorithm.
If the layer is to the right, turn the upper part to the right, use the left-hand algorithm, rotate the cube right, and use the right-hand algorithm.
Repeat for all sides.
Stage 4: Yellow Cross on the Top Layer 🟨
Put together a yellow cross on the yellow side of the cube. If you see only a random set of yellow edges, start using the algorithm until the yellow line appears, then continue until you achieve the yellow cross.
Stage 5: Align the Yellow Cross Edges 🟡
Align the edges of the yellow cross with the corresponding side colors. Find one already aligned edge and rotate the top layer to match the color. If two edges match, use a modified algorithm to mix them. Ensure only one edge coincides and use the algorithm until the remaining edges align.
Stage 6: Position the Yellow Corners 👾
Next, focus on putting the yellow corners in the right positions with the appropriate center colors. You won't be solving them yet, just positioning them. Find an already placed corner and use a slightly modified algorithm until all corners are correctly positioned.
Stage 7: Solve the Yellow Corners 🤩
Finally, solve the yellow corners:
Rotate the cube so the yellow side is facing you.
Work on the upper-right corner, solving it corner by corner.
Rotate the front layer so all colors match.
Be careful and follow the steps precisely to avoid mistakes.
Practice Makes Perfect 🏆
Congratulations! You now know how to solve a classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube. This method will also help you tackle more complex versions. Keep practicing, and you'll have it mastered in no time!
Did you manage to solve the cube using this algorithm, or do you have your own way? Let me know in the comments!