Faster Methods
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How to Get Faster Without Learning Every Algorithm
Most speed gains come from turning technique, look-ahead, and smarter solving, not memorizing dozens of algorithms. Here's where to focus first.
July 3, 2026
What Is CFOP? The Method Speedcubers Use
CFOP is the most popular speedsolving method for the Rubik's Cube, breaking the solve into four stages: Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL. Here's how it works.
June 30, 2026
Two-Look OLL and PLL: An Easier Path to CFOP
Learn how two-look OLL and two-look PLL cut CFOP's last layer from 78 algorithms to about 16, making faster solving achievable for beginners.
June 29, 2026
What Is Look-Ahead and How Do You Practice It?
Learn what look-ahead means in speedcubing, why it cuts your pauses, and how to practice it so your solve times drop steadily.
June 26, 2026
How to Learn Finger Tricks for Faster Turning
Learn how to turn the cube faster with finger tricks. A beginner-friendly guide to the moves that cut seconds off your solve time.
June 19, 2026
OLL and PLL Explained for Beginners
Learn what OLL and PLL are, how they finish the last layer in CFOP, and how 2-look versions let beginners learn fewer algorithms without slowing down.
June 14, 2026
What Is F2L (First Two Layers)?
F2L stands for First Two Layers, the second step of CFOP where you pair corners and edges together and insert them in one smooth move instead of two.
June 10, 2026
Beginner Method vs CFOP: When to Make the Switch
Thinking about upgrading from the beginner method to CFOP? Learn what changes, when most solvers make the jump, and how to transition gradually.
June 6, 2026