...How to solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube! |
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Learn how to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube by following these easy steps.
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Solving the cube |
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There're tons of mtehods on how to solve the Rubik's cube, with some being more difficult than others. In this guide we will go through a method for complete newcomers, which is quite easy to learn and understand. It is a common misconception that you have to be a genius to solve a Rubik's cube, as anyone can learn it as long as they put in the required amount of focus and concentrated training. |
Let's begin! |
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In this guide we will go through the most popular beginner method, which has been reduced to a few comprehensive steps to make it nice and easy for you to learn. The guide consists of 6 videos, which you can follow along step for step. It is easy to get all the way through following the guide, as you are able to pause and rewind the video as much, as you like. After you have finished the guide as well as trained for a bit, you will be able to solve the 3x3 Rubik's cube no matter how it is scrambled or rotated! ... |
...STEP 1Know your cube |
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In the first video, you will learn all of the basic knowledge and terms, which you will need later on in the guide. It is important to understand how the cube works as well as the names of the rotations, as the algorithms will otherwise be very difficult to remember. Feel free to watch the video a couple of times so that you are sure that you understand everything. |
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... STEP 2The white cross |
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Understand everything? Great! Now that you know your cube, you can start solving it. In the video below, you will learn to make a white cross on the face with the white center. This is the first step when solving the cube. The white cross will teach you to place the white edges around the white centerbit and together they will form a white cross/plus. There are tons of ways to do this step. Try it yourself a couple of times after watching the video so that you are ready for the next step. |
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... STEP 3The white corners |
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Now you've reached the third step, where you will finish the white face completely by solving the corners. If done correctly, your cube will have a completed white side like the one in the video. This step will teach you your first basic algorithm, but don't worry, as this one isn't too hard to remember. |
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... STEP 4The mid layer |
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You've now solved 1/3 of the cube. Well done! Now you are ready for step 4. In step 4 you will learn to solve the mid layer of the cube by placing the rest of the edges (except the yellow ones) correctly. During this step you will be taught 2 different algorithms consisting of 8 rotations each, so make sure that you stay focused. You might need to train these algorithms a bit, before you're able to remember them. |
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... STEP 5The yellow face |
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Now you're getting close to solving the amazing Rubik's cube. In this step you will learn to solve the yellow face without disturbing the already completed layers. You will learn a couple of special algorithms, which make the last part of the solution possible. This step is split into 2 different steps. First you will learn to make the yellow cross like when you learned to make the white one and after that, you will complete the yellow face. |
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... STEP 6Finishing the cube |
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Now you've reached the final step in completing the 3x3 Rubik's cube. Like step 5 this step is split into 2 smaller steps. Both steps are about placing the final edges and corners correctly. If you do everything correctly, you will have a completely solved Rubik's cube, but if you mess up, you risk that your entire cube gets completely scrambled, and you will have to start over. Stay focused during the final stretch! You can do it! |
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... Congratulations! |
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You made it through and have now solved the Rubik's cube! Hopefully it wasn't a fun learning experience. Now you can start practicing the algorithms, and thus learn to solve the 3x3 Rubik's cube without our guide. When you've learned to solve the cube on your own, you can start timing yourself and battle either your friends or the clock. Improving your speed requires focused training, but if you've come this far, we're confident in your abilities to become a speedcubing master! By MasterCubeStore.com Check out our WEBSHOP ... |