00:00eventually giving up.
00:02But what if I told you anyone can solve the Rubik's Cube with one single algorithm?
00:07I tested it myself, and it's really simple.
00:10Check it out!
00:12Okay, for starters, let's see what a 3x3 cube consists of.
00:17It has three main parts – center, edge, and corner.
00:21To understand how these algorithms work, you have to learn the Rubik's Cube lingo.
00:26All moves are written down in letters that stand for one 90-degree cube rotation.
00:33R – right, L – left, U – up, D – down, F – front, and B – back.
00:44An apostrophe means that the layer should move counterclockwise by 90 degree.
00:49No apostrophe means it goes 90 degrees clockwise.
00:53When there's a number next to the letter, it stands for the number of turns you should make.
00:59In the algorithm I'll be showing you today, you'll only work with the ones in this yellow zone.
01:06You can now pause the video and practice the rotations.
01:08So, here's the main algorithm.
01:13For your right hand, it'll be R – U – R apostrophe – U apostrophe.
01:19And once again, R – U – R apostrophe – U apostrophe.
01:24It's the exact opposite for your left hand.
01:27L – apostrophe – U apostrophe – L – U.
01:32And again, L – apostrophe – U apostrophe – L – U.
01:37Let's see what that looks like in real life.
01:39Right hand, R – U – R apostrophe – U apostrophe.
01:45And once again, R – U – R apostrophe – U apostrophe.
01:50Now, left hand, L – apostrophe – U apostrophe – L – U.
01:57And again, L – apostrophe – U apostrophe – L – U.
02:02Before you continue, it's a good idea to pause the video and practice until you can do all these moves pretty much automatically.
02:11It'll help you later on.
02:13Okay, so you'll go through 7 stages in today's algorithm.
02:17Number 1. White cross on the bottom.
02:20Number 2. The bottom corners.
02:23Number 3. The middle layer.
02:26Number 4. The yellow cross.
02:28Number 5. The top layer.
02:31Number 6. The top corners.
02:34Number 7. The final goal.
02:37Number 1. Solve the white cross on the bottom.
02:40Number 7. The task here is to put together a white cross and align its edges with the right-colored center on each side.
02:48Here, I'll mix it all up first.
02:49Now, let's get started.
02:56To begin with, you have to put together this sequence that looks kinda like a daisy.
03:01It's really easy and doesn't require any special algorithms.
03:05Try it yourself.
03:06Then, rotate the top layer with the daisy on it, align the right colors of the layers with the color of the center, and rotate this layer 180 degrees.
03:34Do the same thing with the remaining whites.
03:37And this is how you get a white cross at the bottom.
04:05Number 2. Solve the four corner pieces on the bottom.
04:11At this stage, you'll have to put the lower corners of the cube in the right places, and the white side of the cube will be solved.
04:18Here's where you'll use that R-U, R-apostrophe, U-apostrophe algorithm for your right hand.
04:31Rotate only the top layer of the cube to find a corner that's the same color as the centers of the other sides, and use the algorithm until the corner is in the right place.
04:41Do the same with the rest of the corners.
04:53Do the same with the rest of the corners.
04:53At the end of this stage, you should have little upside-down T's on all sides.
05:23Ending at the centerpiece.
05:26Number 3. Solve the four edge pieces in the middle layer.
05:30At this stage, you'll need to solve the rest of the middle layer so that the outer blocks are the same color as the center.
05:37In the first case, the layer you'll be working on is to the left on the top of the target position.
05:47You must match it with the right color.
05:50Here's how you can do it.
05:52Turn the upper part to the left.
05:54Use the algorithm for the right hand.
05:57Rotate the cube left.
05:59Use the algorithm for the left hand.
06:01Repeat that with all the sides, and you're done.
06:04In the second case, the layer you'll be working on is to the right of the top of the target position.
06:10You must match it with the corresponding color.
06:13Turn the upper part to the right.
06:16Use the algorithm for the left hand.
06:18Rotate the cube right.
06:20Use the algorithm for the right hand.
06:23Repeat that with all the sides, and you're done.
06:40Select the yellow edges on the top layer.
06:58First, you put together a yellow cross on the yellow side of the cube.
07:02If you don't see the yellow line but only a random set of yellow edges, start doing the algorithm.
07:22As soon as you see the yellow line, start doing the same algorithm.
07:32Now, we need to arrange the edges of the yellow cross so that the second color coincides with the color of that side.
07:54Let's get started.
07:56Find one edge that's already in place.
07:59Rotate the top layer of the cube to align the edge with the corresponding color.
08:05It's important that only one edge is matching.
08:08If two of them match, you should use a slightly modified algorithm to mix the edges.
08:25Again, only one edge should coincide in color.
08:30Keep that one in front of you, and use the same algorithm until the remaining edges get in the right positions.
08:36Orient the yellow corners on the top layer.
08:46Number 6.
08:59Orient the yellow corners on the top layer.
09:02At this stage, the task is to put the corners in place with the appropriate colors of neighboring
09:08centers.
09:09You only need to move them into place.
09:11You're not solving them just yet.
09:14Find the corner that's already in place.
09:18In this case, it's even rotated correctly, but that's not important.
09:22And use a slightly modified algorithm until the corners are in their places.
09:32Done.
09:37Number 7.
09:39Solve the yellow corners on the top layer.
09:41You're almost done!
09:44All you have to do is solve the corners.
09:47Rotate the cube so that the yellow side is facing you.
09:50You'll work with the upper right corner.
09:53Let's solve it corner by corner.
09:56Don't rotate the cube and do everything step by step.
09:59A lot of people make mistakes at this stage and have to start all over, so be careful!
10:06Use the algorithm you already know in a slightly modified order until the corner is solved.
10:18Once you're done with one, move to the next by rotating the side that's facing you and
10:24using the same algorithm.
10:32Rotate the front layer so that all colors of the cube match, and you're done!
10:38Congrats!
10:40You now know how to solve a classic 3x3 Rubik's cube.
10:45This method will work on other types of 3x3 cubes too.
10:51But the real kicker is that it also helps solve even more complex ones.
10:55So just keep practicing, and you'll have it down in no time!
10:585.
10:59Did you manage to solve the cube using this algorithm?
11:02Or maybe you have your own way of doing it?
11:05Let me know down in the comments!
11:07If you learned something new, let me know!
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