The steps of 3x3x3


The 3x3x3 will be made by layer and the algorithms come from those of the 2x2x2.

Step 1

The 1st layer

When the layer is fully processed, your cube will look like this:

No particular algorithm.

The placement of pieces must remain intuitive.

Here are the main steps:


The centers


The edges


The corners

Step 2

The edges of the 2nd layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The green/red edge is
on the 3rd layer on the right


The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.

Case b

The green/red edge is
on the 3rd layer opposite


The algorithm allows it to be placed on the 2nd layer.

Case c

The green/red edge is
placed on the 2nd layer and poorly oriented


The algorithm allows it to be lowered to the 3rd layer.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 3.1

Orientation of the edges of the 3rd layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The already oriented edges are
side by side


The algorithm will orient the Front/Right edges.

Case b

The already oriented edges are
opposed


This formula will orient the Left / Right edges.

Case c

None oriented edge

The algorithm will orient the Left / Back edges.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 3.2

Placement of the edges of the 3rd layer

When all the edges have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Case a

The already placed edges are
side by side


The algorithm will place the Left / Front edges.

Case b

The already placed edges are
opposed


This formula will place the Front/Back edges.

You can then apply the algorithm from case a.

Step 4

The corners of the 3rd layer

When all the corners have been processed, your cube will look like this:

Place the corners

The algorithm will swap the corners (except the one in front of you on the right) in a clockwise direction.

Depending on your configuration, you should apply the algorithm 2 times maximum!!!

Corner orientation may vary. What matters is the location.

(The 3 colors of each corner must correspond to the 3 theoretical faces of the corner)

Orient the corners

The algorithm will allow you to orient the 2 corners of your right upwards.


Depending on your configuration, you should apply the algorithm 2 times maximum!!!

Remember to orient your cube correctly so as to avoid performing the algorithm more than necessary, that is to say not necessarily the 3rd layer at the top.


Your 3x3x3 is solved.