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Speedcubing Blog

Follow a clear path from cube fundamentals to CFOP, faster F2L, algorithms, and competition-ready practice. Every article points to a useful next step.

Basics

Rubik's Cube Notation Explained

A plain-English notation reference for beginners reading CFOP, OLL, PLL, F2L, and ZBLL algorithms.

Part of: Cube fundamentals

Learning

Beginner Method vs CFOP

A practical comparison for solvers who can finish the cube and want to know when CFOP is worth the temporary slowdown.

Part of: Learn CFOP

Improvement

CFOP Solve Splits by Speed

Phase timing targets that turn a vague plateau into a concrete practice plan.

Part of: Get faster at 3x3

Improvement

How to Get Sub-30 on Rubik's Cube

A focused roadmap for moving from beginner-method solves to a consistent sub-30 average.

Part of: Get faster at 3x3

Improvement

How to Get Sub-15 on Rubik's Cube

The advanced CFOP priorities that matter after sub-20 stops being enough.

Part of: Get faster at 3x3

Algorithms

2-Look OLL Explained

The smallest OLL set that lets beginners solve the last-layer orientation in every CFOP solve.

Part of: CFOP algorithms

Algorithms

2-Look PLL Explained

A beginner-friendly last-layer permutation system before learning all 21 PLL algorithms.

Part of: CFOP algorithms

Algorithms

OLL Recognition

How to stop staring at the last layer before choosing an OLL algorithm.

Part of: CFOP algorithms

Algorithms

PLL Recognition

The visual system behind faster last-layer permutation decisions.

Part of: CFOP algorithms

Technique

Speedcubing Fingertricks

How fast turning actually works: efficient movement, fewer regrips, and controlled TPS.

Part of: Get faster at 3x3

Practice

How to Practice Speedcubing

A repeatable practice routine for cubers who want improvement, not just more solves.

Part of: Practice with purpose

Competition

First Speedcubing Competition Guide

A calm walkthrough for cubers who want to try a WCA competition without feeling lost.

Part of: Competition ready

Competition

WCA Events Explained

A beginner-friendly map of official speedcubing events and where to start after 3x3.

Part of: Competition ready

Learning

2x2 Rubik's Cube Method

A method roadmap for 2x2 solvers moving from first solves to speedsolving.

Part of: Beyond 3x3

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