The Beginner Method
8 guides
The Only Algorithms a Beginner Actually Needs
A short, complete list of beginner Rubik's cube algorithms that solve the whole cube, with clear notation and tips for learning each one.
July 4, 2026
Step 6: Permuting the Last Layer to Finish the Solve
Learn how to finish a Rubik's cube last layer by cycling corners and edges into place with two beginner algorithms.
June 28, 2026
The Layer-by-Layer Method: How Beginners Solve the Cube
The layer-by-layer method breaks a Rubik's Cube into six beginner-friendly stages. Learn what each stage does and how few algorithms you actually need.
June 27, 2026
Step 5: Orienting the Last Layer (Yellow Face)
Learn how to orient the last layer corners so every sticker on the yellow face points up, using the Sune algorithm R U R' U R U2 R'.
June 24, 2026
Step 4: How to Make the Yellow Cross
Learn how to make the yellow cross on your Rubik's Cube using one beginner algorithm. Covers the dot, L-shape, and line cases.
June 21, 2026
Step 3: How to Solve the Middle Layer Edges
Learn how to solve the middle layer of your Rubik's Cube using two simple algorithms. Complete step 3 of the beginner method and finish the first two layers.
June 14, 2026
Step 2: How to Solve the First Layer Corners
Learn how to solve the white corners on a Rubik's Cube using the beginner method. Place all four first-layer corners correctly in just a few moves.
June 10, 2026
Step 1: How to Solve the White Cross
Learn how to solve the white cross on a Rubik's Cube using the beginner-friendly daisy method. Step-by-step guide with tips for getting all four edges aligned.
June 5, 2026