Beginner Method to Solve a Rubik's CuBe?

Answer 1

The Rubik's cube is a popular puzzle that can be both fun yet frustrating for beginners. There are several different ways to solve the cube, but a lot of the methods out there are quite complex. While it is true that you must possess average to above average intelligence to solve the Rubik's cube, you don't have to be a genius to learn the beginner's method.

Step One

The first step is to solve the cross. The best way to accomplish this is to start with the yellow side facing up and then form a cross around the middle piece with the four white edge pieces. These edge pieces must then be turned so that the color facing towards you lines up with its corresponding center. Each time this is accomplished you then turn the face twice, putting the white edge piece on the bottom. When this is done for all four pieces you should have a white cross on the bottom.

Step Two

After you have completed the cross, the next step is to fill in the corners so that the bottom layer is completed. You can do this by moving the white corner pieces to the side of the top layer that faces outward. Once you have a white piece in this position, you then match its adjacent side to its corresponding middle piece and complete the following algorithm: left side up, top side left and left side down. Repeat this for each white corner piece.

Step Three

The third step involves solving the bottom two thirds. You must find a piece on the top third of the cube, facing outward, that does not have yellow as a color. Match this piece to its corresponding middle piece and take note of its adjacent color on top. It's corresponding middle will be either to the left or the right. Move the top away from its corresponding middle and then complete the same algorithm you used at the end of step two. Repeat this for each non-yellow edge piece.

Step Four

There are two parts to solving the top layer. Try to start with two yellow pieces in the 12 o'clock and nine o'clock positions then use the following algorithm: front side right, top side right, right side up, top side left, right side down and front side left. Repeat this algorithm until you have either two or three non-yellow squares on top. Then complete the following algorithm: right side up, top side right, right side down, top side right, right side up, top side 180 degrees and right side down.

Be sure to execute these algorithms slowly at first. Do not worry about speed as it is more important to train your muscle memory when you are learning. Step Five

The last few missing pieces of the top third can be solved with the following algorithm: front side 180 degrees, top side left, left side down, right side down, front side 180 degrees, left side up, right side up, top side left, front side 180 degrees.

If the Step Five algorithm isn't working, the following one may be used instead: right side down, front side right, right side down, back side 180 degrees, right side up, front side left, right side down, back side 180 degrees and right side 180 degrees.