Q&A for How to Become a Rubik's Cube Speed Solver

Yes, if you practice and challenge yourself to more difficult methods.

There are quite a few robots that can solve the Rubik's Cube under 1 second. However, there are no humans who can solve a 3x3 in 1 second. The world record is now held by Yusheng Du with a time of 3.47 seconds.

Use the CFOP method, then you can solve by looking for a cross solution. This usually takes six moves. Also look for an f2l pair. When you start the timer and you do what you planned then just finish the remaining f2l slots looking ahead and avoiding cube rotations. Then do a fast and easy all for OLL and another alternative for OLL.

Any method has the potential to be the fastest, depending on the solver, but Roux or CFOP is probably the fastest. The slowest is probably Petrus. ZZ has excellent potential, but it is probably the least developed, and least studied.

First, don't worry so much about the timing. Try practicing basic techniques, and watch tutorials in order to understand the basics. Once you nail the basics, try some of the above tips on how to improve your speed. You can start by timing yourself and gradually shedding off a few seconds at a time. Soon you will be solving puzzles in less than 40 seconds!

Looking ahead is figuring out your next algorithm while executing the current algorithm.

It depends on your interests. Some people really enjoy doing them.

Every position of the Rubik's cube can be solved in 20 moves or less. No position will require 50 moves to complete the cube.

First of all, the hardware is important. It is very hard to solve a really slow turning cube in under a minute, no matter the method. Great cubes I recommend are the Moyu Weilong and also the Moyu Aolong V2. Once you've done that, practice as much as you can. I understand that you might not have a lot of time so in your spare time practice. After you have become around average 40 seconds learn full f2l, OLL, and Pll.

It will take around a month to memorize the beginner's method. After you learn it, you should start on speed solving methods. It depends on how long it takes to learn - different methods take different lengths of time to learn.

No. You need to use an advanced method like CFOP, roux, or ZZ. The normal time for the beginner's method is 25 seconds to 1 minute, so you will need to practice an advanced method if you want to get faster.

Using all of the steps above and a lot of practice (yes, I mean a lot; it doesn't come easily). Things like getting the right cube and using the quickest method also contribute to your time.

Try to learn advance Fridrich and practice. Get a good and reasonable cube like Valk3, MOYU Goulong.

Try searching for a cube on the internet. Search for brands like Rubik’s, Moyu, YJ, Dayan, Shengshou or Fangshi (Funs puzzle). Stores that sell toys and games should also carry a quality cube.

The easiest is the beginner’s method, also known as the layer-by-layer method, which you can easily find online.

Unless you are a top level speed-solver, I would recommend a lower priced cube to start out with. Try the Yuxin Little Magic.

No. You cannot corner twist any puzzle to help you solve it. You could only ever do so if you accidentally turned one and have to undo it.

It depends on how quickly your brain reacts to the move sequence you perform. Some speed-cubers say that they move faster than their brains can process. The fastest 3x3 Rubik's Cube as of now is 3.47 seconds by Yusheng Du. Just memorize the most comfortable and fastest method you are solving with.

25 seconds is already really good. You can practice more often to attempt to get faster, but at some point you'll reach a physical limit and your speed will plateau.

Yes, it is called CFOP. It is a different way to solve the cube. You start with the cross but then solve the first two layers at once.

Look up a tutorial for beginner's intuitive F2L on YouTube. A great source of cubing tutorials is the channel J Perm. Also, it might help to use a better cube like the MoYu RS3M 2020 or using a lubricant like SpeedCubeShop.com's Cosmic Cube Lubricants.

You can become sub 20-seconds at solving the cube by doing the beginner method, but it is hard and it is much better to do the CFOP method. You probably need to learn most of the algorithms to get sub 20-seconds, though, and there are around a hundred. Also, use a fast cube and try to develop finger tricks.

30 seconds is a really good time! But the reason you can't get faster is because you use 2-look OLL and PLL. Learn full OLL and PLL to get faster.