Quick Reference

Need a Rubik’s refresher? A Cube catchup? Check out the quick reference guide below to revisit the basic elements discussed in the tutorial videos.

Cube Anatomy
THE CUBE HAS 6 COLORED FACES AND 3 LAYERS
Diagram labelling the Faces and Layers of the Rubik's Cube
Center Pieces

1 static tile that does not move and indicates the color of the solved face.

Diagram labelling a center piece of the Rubik's Cube
Edge Pieces

2 colors on an edge where 2 faces meet.

Diagram labelling an edge piece of the Rubik's Cube
Corner Pieces

3 colors on a corner where 3 faces meet.

Diagram labelling a corner piece of the Rubik's Cube
Faces & Turns
Front face
Diagram showing a Front Face right turn, labelled with FDiagram showing a Front Face left turn, labelled with F Prime
LEFT face
Diagram showing a Left Face downwards turn, labelled with LDiagram showing a Left Face upwards turn, labelled with L Prime
Right face
Diagram showing a Right Face upwards turn, labelled with RDiagram showing a Right Face downwards turn, labelled with R PrimeDiagram showing a Right Face double upwards turn, labelled with R2
Upper face
Diagram showing an Upper Face right turn, labelled with U PrimeDiagram showing an Upper Face left turn, labelled with U
Turn Types
Standard turns

One turn is a 1/4 rotation clockwise (90°).

Diagram showing a Front Face right turn, labelled with F
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TURNS

A face that should be turned counterclockwise will show [‘] on the diagram.

Diagram showing a Front Face left turn, labelled with F Prime
DOUBLE TURNS

A face that should be turned twice will show 2 arrows on the diagram.

Diagram showing a Front Face right double turn, labelled with F2
Triggers
Right Trigger

Hold the Cube in your left hand and turn the faces with your right hand.

Diagram showing the Right Trigger algorithm: R U R Prime
Left Trigger

Hold the Cube in your right hand and turn the faces with your left hand.

Diagram showing the Left Trigger algorithm: L Prime U Prime L
Algorithms
Step 5: The Yellow Cross
Diagram showing the algorithm for Step 5: The Yellow Cross: F, R, U, R Prime, U Prime, F Prime
Step 6: The Yellow Face
Diagram showing the algorithm for Step 6: The Yellow Face: R, U, R Prime, U, R, U2, R Prime
Step 7: The Yellow Corners
Diagram showing the algorithm for Step 7: The Yellow Corners: F Prime, L, F Prime, R2, F, L Prime, F Prime, R2, F2
Step 8: The Yellow Edges
Diagram showing the algorithm for Step 8: The Yellow Edges: F2, U, L, R Prime, F2, L Prime, R, U, F2