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