Rubik's Cube Solver Guide

3x3 Rubik's Cube Solution

Step 1: Solve the White Cross

Begin by creating a white cross on one face of the cube.

Tip: This step is intuitive. Align the white edge pieces with their corresponding center pieces.

Step 2: Solve the White Corners

Place the white corner pieces in their correct positions.

R U R' U'

Repeat this algorithm until the corner piece is correctly positioned.

Step 3: Solve the Middle Layer

Align and insert the edge pieces to complete the middle layer.

U R U' R' U' F' U F

For left insertions:

U' L' U L U F U' F'

Step 4: Create a Yellow Cross

Form a yellow cross on the top face.

F R U R' U' F'

Step 5: Position Yellow Edges

Correctly position the yellow edge pieces.

R U R' U R U2 R' U

Step 6: Position Yellow Corners

Move the yellow corner pieces to their correct positions.

U R U' L' U R' U' L

Step 7: Orient Yellow Corners

Rotate the yellow corner pieces to complete the cube.

R' D' R D

Repeat this algorithm until the corner is correctly oriented, then move to the next corner.

5x5 Rubik's Cube Solution

Step 1: Solve the Centers

Begin by solving all center pieces for each face.

Tip: Start with the white center, then solve the other centers one by one.

Step 2: Pair Up the Edge Pieces

Match and align the edge pieces to create full edges.

Uw R U R' F R' F' R Uw'

This algorithm helps pair up edge pieces. Use it in combination with intuitive edge pairing.

Step 3: Solve as a 3x3

Once centers and edges are solved, treat the cube as a 3x3 and follow the 3x3 solution method.

Step 4: Resolve Parity Issues

Address any parity problems that may occur with edges or corners.

Edge Parity Algorithm:

Rw2 B2 U2 Lw U2 Rw' U2 Rw U2 F2 Rw F2 Lw' B2 Rw2
Tip: Parity occurs when you have an odd number of edge or corner piece swaps needed.