Cubeathon

Practice · algorithm training

Train the cases
that slow you down.

Essential CFOP algorithms — the highest-value cases to learn first. Not exhaustive. New to the notation? Read the notation guide first.

Cases here
69
Full CFOP
119
Sets
3

Training program · in solve order

  1. Notation

    Reading moves

    Every move on a live cube, then a quiz — 18 moves to fluency.

    Train notation

  2. Cross

    The first step

    Intuitive, not memorised — plan it in inspection, solve it on the bottom.

    Cross lesson

  3. F2L

    First Two Layers

    Build the first two layers at once, starting from four basic inserts.

    41/41cases in the library
    Start drill Open the F2L algorithms

  4. OLL

    Orientation of the Last Layer

    The corner step of 2-look OLL: all seven cases.

    7/57cases in the library
    Start drill Open the OLL algorithms

  5. PLL

    Permutation of the Last Layer

    The final step of CFOP. All 21 cases, each with recognition and a drill.

    21/21cases in the library
    Start drill Open the PLL algorithms

Mixed recognition · every set

Recognition drill · All sets

See it. Name it. Recall it.

69 cases, shuffled. Recognise each one from the diagram, say the algorithm, then check yourself. Misses come back until you have them.

Where these fit in a solve

CFOP — the method most speedcubers use — solves the cube in four steps: the cross on the bottom, the first two layers (F2L), then the last layer in two algorithms: OLL makes the top one colour and PLL puts its pieces in place. Each set below is a step up from the matching part of the beginner method.

  1. Step 1Cross
  2. Step 2F2L
  3. Step 3OLL
  4. Step 4PLL

Algorithms stick when you use them. Time full 3×3 solves and reach for a case the moment it appears.

Practice on the timer