Basic

Layer by layer

Solve the bottom, middle and top layers in turn with as few algorithms as possible.

3x3 cube7 lessons32 cases

Start: White cross

Steps

  1. Lesson 1

    White cross

    Build a white cross on top. The second color of each white edge must match its side center.

    3 cases

  2. Lesson 2

    White corners

    Place the four white corners to finish the white layer. White stays on top, with one short algorithm for each way white can face.

    4 cases

  3. Lesson 3

    Middle layer

    Turn the white layer to the bottom, then insert the four middle edges with two mirror algorithms.

    3 cases

  4. Lesson 4

    Yellow cross

    Make a yellow cross on top with two short, almost identical algorithms.

    3 cases

  5. Lesson 5

    Yellow face

    Make the whole top yellow. There are seven shapes, learned with one algorithm or one per shape.

    14 cases

  6. Lesson 6

    Yellow corners

    Move the four yellow corners into place with one algorithm, done once or twice.

    2 cases

  7. Lesson 7

    Yellow edges

    Move the four yellow edges into place to finish the cube.

    3 cases