Methods

There are many different methods out there can be used to solve a Rubik's Cube (3x3x3) fast, for example: Petrus, Fridrich, VH, Waterman, etc. But basically, these methods divided into two groups, layer-by-layer and corner first. The method I use most of the time is Fridrich's layer-by-layer method which was introduced years ago by Jessica Fridrich. Average number of moves to solve the cube is 56, using this method.

This method consists of four steps:

Steps	Moves
1. Cross	6
2. F2L (First Two Layers)	7 x 4 = 28
3. OLL (Orientation of Last Layer)	9
4. PLL (Permutation of Last Layer)	11
TOTAL MOVES :	56

For a first time cuber... you might want to read the Cube Introduction first.

Beginner's Method to Solve Rubik's Cube

Actually, this method is a simplified Fridrich's. Starting from the formation of the cross, first face and middle layer (F2L divided into two steps), orienting last layer corner and edges (OLL divided into two steps), then the last step, permutation of last layer corners and edges (PLL divided into two more steps). From 4 steps of Fridrich's expanded to 7 individual steps for beginners. For the first time, you can average around 1 minute using this method. It is possible to push your average until 30 seconds using only the beginner method. But, if you are serious about cubing and really want to reach sub-20...you must learn the full Fridrich (Cross+F2L+OLL+PLL).

The details of each step provided below:

1. Build the cross
2. Do the first layer
3. Finish middle layer
4. Orientation of last layer corners
5. Orientation of last layer edges
6. Permutation of last layer corners
7. Permutation of last layer edges