Advanced Classical Method

The following methods and strategies are just changes or shortcuts to the beginner classical method, either using extra algorithms to shortcut others, or to use a different strategy to solve in a quicker way. These methods were used by Mats Valk in his 2016 World Record solve of 4.74 seconds.

Cross

The cross is solved in the same way as the beginner classical method, although some tricks and shortcuts can be made to go through this process quicker.

F2L patterns

F2L stands for "First 2 Layers", which represents solving the cube for the First 2 Layers. Unlike the beginner method, where you solve the first layer corners, then you solve the 2nd layer edges, the advanced method solves the first layer corners and 2nd layer edges together, as blocks.

OLL patterns

OLL stands for "Orientation of the Last Layer", and there are 57 different top orientations the cube can be in, and there are 57 different algorithms to solve each of them.

PLL patterns

PLL stands for "Permutation of the Last Layer", and there are 21 different permutations.
Author: Mats Phillips
Modified: December 17, 2016