Speedcubing guides

CFOP vs Roux: differences and which to learn

CFOP and Roux are the two most used methods for solving the 3x3 fast.

What Ao5 and Ao12 are and how they're calculated

In speedcubing people rarely talk about a single time.

WCA inspection rules: 15 seconds, +2 and DNF

Before every solve you get a moment to look at the cube.

How to plan the cross during inspection

The cross is the only part of the solve you can work out before you start.

Lookahead in F2L: how to stop pausing between pairs

Most of the seconds lost in F2L aren't lost turning, but standing still.

How to practise speedcubing to really improve

Doing hundreds of solves in a row helps, but there comes a point where you just repeat the same mistakes faster.

Learning routes

Each step pairs a guide with the Kruxmind tool where you practise it.

1. Pick your method: CFOP vs Roux → Solving methods
2. Time it right: WCA inspection rules → Timer with inspection
3. Understand your averages: Ao5 and Ao12 → Timer statistics
4. Plan the cross: The cross during inspection → Cross Trainer
5. Link your pairs: Lookahead in F2L → Predictor
6. Practise with a method: How to practise → Timer with practice in parts