Rubik's Cube in One Minute Fastest Beginner Method
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Introduction
This tutorial guides you through solving a Rubik's Cube using the fastest beginner method, enabling you to complete it in approximately one minute. Whether you're a newcomer or looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step approach simplifies the process.
Step 1: Understand the Cube Structure
Before diving into solving, familiarize yourself with the Rubik's Cube layout:
- Faces: Each side of the cube has a unique color (white, yellow, red, orange, blue, green).
- Center Pieces: These do not move; they indicate the color of that face.
- Edge Pieces: These have two colors and sit between the corners.
- Corner Pieces: These have three colors and are located at the cube's corners.
Tip: Memorizing the layout will help in solving the cube more intuitively.
Step 2: Solve the First Layer
Start by solving the white face and the first layer:
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Create a White Cross:
- Align the white edge pieces with their respective center colors.
- Move them to create a plus sign on the white face.
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Position White Corners:
- Locate a white corner piece in the bottom layer.
- Use the following moves until the corner piece is positioned correctly:
- R U R' U' (R = Right face, U = Upper face, ' indicates counter-clockwise)
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Repeat for all four corners until the entire white face is complete.
Step 3: Solve the Second Layer
Next, move on to the middle layer:
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Locate Edge Pieces:
- Find an edge piece in the top layer that does not contain yellow.
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Position Edge Pieces:
- Use the following algorithms based on the edge's color:
- For edges going left: U L' U' L U F U' F'
- For edges going right: U R U' R' U' F' U F
- Use the following algorithms based on the edge's color:
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Repeat until the second layer is complete.
Step 4: Solve the Last Layer
Now, focus on completing the yellow face and the last layer:
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Create a Yellow Cross:
- Use F R U R' U' F' to form a yellow cross on the top face.
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Position Yellow Edges:
- Ensure the yellow edges match the center colors using the algorithm above until they align.
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Position Yellow Corners:
- Use the following algorithm to position the yellow corners correctly:
- R U R' U R U2 R'
- Use the following algorithm to position the yellow corners correctly:
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Orient Yellow Corners:
- Finally, orient the yellow corners correctly using the earlier corner algorithm.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve learned how to solve a Rubik's Cube using the fastest beginner method. Remember to practice the algorithms and familiarize yourself with the cube's movements to improve your speed. As you gain confidence, explore more advanced techniques to further enhance your skills. Happy cubing!