Rubik's Cube Methods
This page contains a bunch of methods for solving the Rubik's cube in various ways. The methods here aren't the fastest and generally lesser known but I still find them interesting for the different approaches they take. So if you're looking for alternative solutions to try out or learn, check out the methods below!
These guides assume you're already somewhat familiar with the Rubik's cube, so some steps aren't explained in great detail. If you're just getting started with the cube, read the Beginner Method (coming soon™) that I first learned to solve the cube!
Algorithm Notation
If you're not already familiar with the notation for algorithms, check out this page. I use standard notation for 3x3 cubes but I highly recommend taking a look at how the notation works for bigger cubes even if you know the 3x3 moves.
3x3 Methods
Belt Method
The Belt method has been invented independently by many novices to the Rubik's cube. It starts by solving the middle layer first and then uses CFOPs last layer algorithms to solve the top and bottom side.
CFOP
CFOP is the most popular speedcubing method and takes a layer by layer approach. There's hundreds of different versions of the method all with varying efficiency and difficulty. Instead of trying to discuss all the possible ways one can use CFOP, I'm simply going to go over the version of the method that I personally use with my preferred algorithms.
Human Thistlethwaite Algorithm
This method is a simplified version of the thistlethwaite computer algorithm intended to be solved by humans. The cube is solved in an unconventional way where pieces aren't solved individually but rather the entire state of the cube as a whole is moved closer to the completed state. The method was created by Ryan Heise and shared on the speedcubers mailing list in 2002 and was also put on his website where I learned it from.
5x5 Methods
C5
This is my very own method for solving the 5x5 Rubik's Cube, taking a layer-by-layer approach as opposed to the common method of reduction. Despite this, not many algorithms are necessary while still providing a diverse and interesting solving experience.
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