In this article, you can learn how to solve a Rubik's cube. If you take the advice in the following the steps, you should be able to solve the cube consistently. It may take you some time and lots of practice to be able to solve a Rubiks cube faster, but at least with this guide, you will be in able to solve that cube that you have had sitting on your desk unsolved since you bought it. This article is only a introduction that will get you out of the beginning stages. There are many variations of the basic move sequences that you can learn, but you may not need to learn very many to solve a Rubik’s cube quickly. There is much more to learn about knowing what each of the move sequences do, and when you should use them, that this guide does not cover.

• Don't lose your place.

• Never turn the cube iself, just the pieces.

• Keep practicing and learning new sequences.

The Rubik's Cube (originally known as the "Magic Cube") is a 3-dimensional puzzle invented in 1974 by a Hungarian sculptor and architecture professor named Ern? Rubik. The cube consists of six sides, each with nine squares in one of six solid colors. The goal of the puzzle is to move the squares in such a way that each side of the cube ends up with all squares matching in color.

If you have hopes of becoming a speedy Rubik’s cube solver, it could mean spending hundreds of hours educating yourself on the move sequences described in this article, and possibly a few more, and when to use them. For example, one uncomplicated alternative is to do a move sequence in reverse. This guide is designed to help readers solve a Rubik's cube more easily.

It is essential that you keep in mind that the very center piece of each side of the Rubik’s cube does not shift, which makes it that side’s particular color. You have to bring all of the other pieces of the same color to that side. For example, move the red/green piece to match the red and green sides. Once you have done that, find a corner piece on the bottom level that goes on the top. Move this piece around until it is positioned on the bottom level directly underneath its correct place in the top level of the Rubik’s cube. The place where the piece begins should be in the same column as the place you want the piece to wind up. Complete this step on all four sides. This is the first step to learning how to solve a Rubik’s cube.

Turn over the cube so the side that is completed is now located on the bottom. Then turn the top level of the cube to make an upside down "T" with one color. Shift that top middle piece to the right place on the middle row. There are two methods to doing this that depend on which side the "T" is on when you’re looking at the Rubik’s cube. Duplicate this on all four sides. If you are ever having difficulties where there aren’t any usable pieces on the top level, try doing one of the moves in reverse.

Now your goal is to make a cross on the top side of the Rubik’s cube. Start by facing a side of the cube that has a piece that is the same color as your top color. You may need to do this step a few times until there is a cross. You may also need to revolve the cube in your hands to manipulate different sides.

Once you have made a cross on the top, position all of the top middle pieces on the correct sides. This step may need to be repeated numerous times. Here is a useful tip: when you have two adjoining sides in the correct place, turn the cube in your hands so that those two sides are in the back right and front right positions, then repeat this move one more time. After doing this, the top pieces will all be in the right order, but need to be rotated around the cube until they are on the right sides. When doing this, remember that the front left piece should not move.

You are now almost finished learning how to solve a Rubik’s cube. The initial thing you need to acknowledge is that you will momentarily disturb the work that you have done, but the move sequence will then restore the damage by the time you are done. Do not lose sight of your location on the cube as you are doing these sequences, because you may wind up having to start over. The simplest way to keep your place is to constantly hold the cube in your hand with the same surface that is facing you and the same surface on top. Rotate sides of the cube, but by no means rotate the cube itself in your hands. With more practice, you may be on your way to being the only person in your group of friends who knows how to solve a Rubik’s cube!