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Fastest Way to Do the Rubik's Cube

Though conceived as a simple puzzle, the Rubik's Cube has carved out a niche following for dexterous competitors. At competitions such as the Rubik's Games World Championship, puzzle-solvers race one another to see who can solve the cube the fastest. Though joining these ranks requires nimble fingers and a keen mathematical mind, you, too, can learn the secrets of quickly aligning the six sides of a Rubik's Cube for a perfect and fast finish.

Instructions

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  Wear out a Rubik's Cube or purchase a second-hand cube. Worn-out cubes are looser, which means you can rotate them faster with less resistance.
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  Stretch before a race. Just as you would stretch your muscles before an athletic competition, you need to stretch out your fingers before a run on the Rubik's Cube.
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  Study the algorithms. There is no single fastest way to complete a Rubik's Cube --- it all depends on what you are most comfortable with. For example, some prefer to start by aligning the four corners of a side before completing that side, while others use techniques such as the White Cross or more advanced formulas.
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  Practice slowly until you become comfortable in your pattern. The trick to quick completion is not dumb luck; it is the ability to quickly implement your strategy. Practice it at increasingly fast speeds to build up your confidence and ability to work the cube without getting lost.

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