Introduction

I first want to make it clear that with just a little practice, solving the Rubik's Cube on you own is not difficult. There are many people who can solve a cube in under 20 seconds and these people are not geniuses (well, not necessarily). They have simply learned (or created) methods that systematically move certain pieces in a certain order and have practiced enough to quickly recognize what needs to be done under specific circumstances.

Having stated that, this solution is not one that will allow you to achieve times below 20 seconds. Cubers who achieve such times do so because of efficient methods that often require an immense amount of memorization and lots of practice.

The method listed on this site is an excellent beginner's method of solving the Rubik's Cube not because it is the most efficient method available, but because it involves very little memorization and helps you develop a good sense of how different pieces move about the cube.

Like many other methods, this one begins by forming a cross on the bottom of the cube. After that, you fill in three of the four corners associated with that cross. By leaving one of the corners unsolved, you are left with a "working corner" which is used to decrease the amount of memorization necessary for the rest of the solve.

After solving all but one of the bottom corners, you will from a cross on the top of the cube, which will result (you will see later) in all of the edges being correctly solved. From there, all we have left is to correctly position the 5 remaining corners and then twist them properly.

If you choose to learn this method, good luck with your endeavors and remember not to give up too easily. Especially while learning the first three steps, if at first something doesn't make sense, just keep working at it for a day or so and eventually you'll get the hang of it.

Best Wishes,

Scott