To solve a Rubik's Cube using the beginner's method, you follow a layer-by- layer approach divided into seven main steps:
- White Cross : First, create a white cross on the white face by aligning the white edge pieces with the center pieces of adjacent colors.
- White Corners : Insert the white corner pieces to complete the white face, positioning each corner piece between the correct edge pieces.
- Second Layer : Solve the middle layer by inserting the edge pieces into their correct positions using two main algorithms (called the Right and Left algorithms) without disturbing the completed white face.
- Yellow Cross : Flip the cube so the yellow center is on top and form a yellow cross on the yellow face using a specific algorithm applied repeatedly until the cross appears.
- Yellow Edges : Position the yellow edge pieces correctly by rotating the top layer and applying an algorithm to permute the edges.
- Yellow Corners : Complete the yellow face by orienting the yellow corner pieces using an algorithm that you might need to repeat depending on the corner orientations.
- Orient Yellow Corners : Finally, position the yellow corners correctly to complete the cube using a specific corner permutation algorithm.
This method relies on memorizing a few key algorithms to manipulate pieces without disrupting the solved parts of the cube. Tutorials with step-by-step instructions and animations are available to help visualize the process
. For example, one common algorithm to form the yellow cross is:
- FURU′R′F′FURU'R'F'FURU′R′F′
And for orienting the yellow corners:
- RUR′URU2R′RUR'URU2R'RUR′URU2R′
These algorithms are applied in particular orientations depending on the cube's current state
. You can also find video tutorials that demonstrate these steps in detail, which can be very helpful for beginners
. In summary, solving the Rubik's Cube involves:
- Building the white cross and completing the white face,
- Solving the middle layer edges,
- Creating and completing the yellow face,
- Positioning and orienting the last layer corners and edges.
Following these steps systematically will lead you to solve the Rubik's Cube efficiently using the beginner's method
