Rubiks Cube Beginners Method
Beginners method algorithms and notation for solving Rubiks Cube
Cube Notation
R # Right face clockwise
L # Left face clockwise
U # Up face clockwise
D # Down face clockwise
F # Front face clockwise
B # Back face clockwise
prime # counterclockwise (R prime = R)
2 # 180 degrees (R2)
Step 1: White Cross
# Solve white edges on bottom
Goal: White cross with matching centers
# No specific algorithm
Use intuition to position white edges
Make sure edge colors match side centers
Step 2: White Corners
# Algorithm: R U R U
R U R U R U R U
# Position corner above its spot
Repeat algorithm until corner is solved
Do for all 4 white corners
Step 3: Second Layer
# Right Algorithm
U R U R U F U F
# Left Algorithm
U L U L U F U F
# Match edge color to center
Use right or left algorithm
Step 4: Yellow Cross
# Yellow Cross Algorithm
F R U R U F
# Patterns
Dot > L shape > Line > Cross
Repeat algorithm to progress
Step 5: Yellow Corners
# Position corners
U R U L U R U L
# Orient corners
R U R U R U2 R
# Final edges
F2 U L R F2 L R U F2