3×3 Beginner Method in Kubus Putar
Solving the 3×3 cube layer by layer in seven steps with a few short algorithms.
The layer-by-layer method
The beginner method solves the 3×3 cube from the top (white) layer down to the bottom (yellow) in seven steps. Every algorithm below uses standard notation, and you can type it straight into Kubus Putar with the keyboard or notation keys. Start in Relaxed mode on Easy so you can undo turns.
1. White cross
Hold the cube with the white centre on top. Bring the four white edge stickers around the white centre to form a plus sign, making sure each edge’s side colour matches the centre next to it. This step is intuitive; no algorithm needed.
2. White corners
Place a white corner in the bottom layer below its target spot, then repeat R′ D′ R D until it rises into place with white facing up. Do this for all four corners.
3. Middle-layer edges
Turn the cube so white is on the bottom (x2). Find a top-layer edge without yellow, match its front colour with the front centre, then:
- to the right: U R U′ R′ U′ F′ U F
- to the left: U′ L′ U L U F U′ F′
4. Yellow cross
With yellow on top, repeat F R U R′ U′ F′ until the yellow edges form a plus sign. If you see a line, hold it horizontally; if you see an L shape, hold it at the back-left.
5. Matching the yellow edges
Turn U until two edges match their side centres. Hold one matched edge at the back and the other on the right, then do R U R′ U R U2 R′ U.
6. Placing the yellow corners
Find a corner already in its correct spot (even if twisted), hold it at the front-right-top, then repeat U R U′ L′ U R′ U′ L until all four corners are in place.
7. Twisting the yellow corners
Hold an unsolved corner at the front-right-top and repeat R′ D′ R D until its yellow faces up. Then turn only U to bring the next corner to the same spot, and repeat. The cube looks messy midway — that’s normal; it comes back together after the last corner.
Tips
- The Hint button shows one turn toward the solved state, but it lowers your score.
- Once you know the algorithms, try Speedcube mode to track your times and average of 5.
Set your reference before each algorithm
This method changes from white on top to white underneath for the middle layer. Yellow then becomes the top. Recheck the front and right centers before the algorithm: correct moves in a different orientation affect different pieces. Also distinguish a piece being in the correct location from its top color facing the correct direction.
Practice one corner first
During white-corner insertion, focus on one corner beneath its destination and perform the short sequence slowly. Inspect its location after each repetition. During the final step, keep the whole-cube orientation and turn only U to bring the next corner into place. If the cube looks disturbed partway through, do not switch to random algorithms; finish the sequence and check your reference.
Continue practicing in Kubus Putar.