YOU CAN DO THE Rubik’s Cube - Solution Guide - How to Use this Guide

Sep 22, 2026

Layer-by-layer instructions for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube using the layered method, with guidance on when and how to add speed-cubing moves. The guide explains how to interpret helpful symbols and face-color behavior during early stages, then builds a learning mindset for persistence. It introduces the cube’s structure—layers, faces, centers, edges, and corners—along with finger-touch cues, plus keys for faces, turns, 1/4-turn timing, and algorithm notation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages39

Reading Time1 h 38 min

AccessFree to download

How to Use this Guide

Tips for Success

Get to Know Your Rubik’s Cube

Layers

Faces

Centers

Edges

Corners

Face Key and Algorithm Key

Motions and Notation

YOU CAN DO THE Rubik’s Cube Solution Guide How to Use this Guide You will be learning the layered method to solve the Rubik’s ® Cube. After you learn this method, you can add speed cubing moves when you are ready. Throughout the guide you will see this symbol to indicate helpful tips. Take the time to read the tips closely. The gray areas on the Rubik’s Cube mean that at the stage you are working on, the color of the gray pieces doesn’t matter. Tips for Success Mindset is critical-learning to solve the Rubik’s Cube is difficult but if you persevere, you CAN solve the Rubik’s Cube. Keep the Rubik’s Cube on a table or use a mat [like the one on www.YouCanDoTheCube.com](like the one on www.YouCanDoTheCube.com)[ ](like the one on www.YouCanDoTheCube.com)to maintain the same front face for an entire algorithm (sequence of moves) . Think of the algorithms as moving a piece out of the way, setting up its correct position, and then moving the piece into that place. Master one layer by re-scrambling your Rubik’s Cube and practicing multiple times before moving on to the next layer. (Note: When solving the last layer, you can scramble just the top by applying the algorithm on page 12) . Learn songs and chants to help you memorize the algorithms. Place a small sticky note on the piece of the Rubik’s Cube you are moving so you can follow its path. Consider taking a video while you do this and then watch the video. Use this guide along with You Can Do the Rubik’s Cube’s corresponding resources such as videos, solving checklist, and teacher guides. GET TO KNOW YOUR RUBIK’S CUBE LAYERS There are three horizontal layers in a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube. Using this guide, you will solve the Rubik’s Cube layer by layer. TOPLAYER MIDDLE LAYER BOTTOM LAYER FACES Each flat surface is a face . There are 6 faces on a Rubik’s Cube. You can place your palm flat on a FACE . CENTERS Center pieces have one colored tile. There are 6 center pieces. Center pieces are single tiles, fixed to the internal core . When correctly solved, each face will be the color of its center piece. You use one finger to toucha CENTERpiece. These center piece colors are always opposite each other: WHITE BLUE ORANGE 5 opposite opposite opposite YELLOWGREEN RED EDGES Edge pieces have two colored tiles. There are 12 edge pieces. You use two fingers topinch an EDGE piece. CORNERS Corner pieces have three colored tiles. There are 8 corner pieces. You use three fingers to touch all sides of a CORNER piece. 6 GET TO KNOW YOUR RUBIK’S CUBE FACE KEY ALGORITHM KEY Each face is represented by a letter. U = UP FACE Moves used in this guide. U U’ D = DOWN FACE D D’ MOTIONS Think of the movements of these objects when you turn the faces . FACE KEY ALGORITHM KEY Each face is represented by a letter. Moves used in this guide. L = LEFT FACE R = RIGHT FACE MOTIONS Think of the movements of these objects when you turn the faces . 8 FACE KEY ALGORITHM KEY Each face is represented by a letter. F = FRONT FACE Moves used in this guide. B = BACK FACE MOTIONS Think of the movements of these objects when you turn the faces . 9 Each move is a ¼ TURN. An ALGORITHM is a sequence of moves that you need to do in a specific order. When following the algorithms in this guide, it is important to maintain the FRONT face of your Rubik’s Cube so it stays the FRONT through all of the turns. If there is a 2 next to the algorithm letter, turn the face twice. D2 D D A turn is clockwise when looking at that face directly. A letter with an apostrophe (‘) after it means to make an inverse or counterclockwise turn of the face . 10

FAQs

What is the layered method used for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s Cube?

The guide teaches solving the cube layer by layer. After mastering the method, you can add speed-cubing moves when ready.

What do the gray areas on the cube mean during solving?

Gray areas indicate that, at the stage you are working on, the color of the gray pieces doesn’t matter.

How are algorithms and turns defined in this guide?

An algorithm is a specific sequence of moves. Each move is a 1/4 turn, a letter with an apostrophe means an inverse/counterclockwise turn, and a number like “2” means turn twice.

Sep 22, 2026

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