CFOP Video Masterclass Library

Curated tutorials by J Perm and CubeHead with automatic timestamp bookmarking.

How to Solve the Rubik's Cube with the CFOP Method (Full Overview)
J PermDay 1 (Architecture)
Phase 0: Overview10 mins

How to Solve the Rubik's Cube with the CFOP Method (Full Overview)

This explains the 4 core pillars: Cross, F2L, OLL, and PLL. Watch this first to understand the overarching flow before memorizing any algorithms.

Start here on Day 1 before any other video.Watch
How to Solve the Cross (Beginner to Intermediate)
CubeHeadWeek 1 Practice
Phase 1: The Cross8 mins

How to Solve the Cross (Beginner to Intermediate)

Start by mastering how to put all 4 white edges on the bottom layer. Solve directly on the bottom face without making the yellow daisy first.

Practice in Week 1 until bottom cross is second nature.Watch
How to Solve the Cross Like a Pro (Advanced 8-Move Cross)
J PermWeek 1–2 (Advanced Cross)
Phase 1: The Cross12 mins

How to Solve the Cross Like a Pro (Advanced 8-Move Cross)

Teaches 8-move maximum crosses, relative edge positioning, and blind inspection planning.

After getting comfortable with basic bottom cross solving.Watch
Learn Intuitive F2L in 3 Easy Steps
J PermWeeks 2 to 4 (Core Intuitive F2L)
Phase 2: Intuitive F2L14 mins

Learn Intuitive F2L in 3 Easy Steps

Spend 3 weeks practicing Intuitive F2L. There are only 3 core cases: top colors match, top colors opposite, and white sticker facing up.

When cross on bottom is consistent under 5 seconds.Watch
Intuitive F2L: An Alternate Easy Method
CubeHeadWeeks 2 to 4 (Supplementary)
Phase 2: Intuitive F2L11 mins

Intuitive F2L: An Alternate Easy Method

CubeHead provides a slightly different visual breakdown for finding corner/edge pairs in the top layer. Watch if J Perm's explanation felt too fast.

Use as a complementary reference during weeks 2 to 4 of F2L practice.Watch
Advanced F2L Guide: Lookahead & Efficient Inserts
J PermWeek 4 (Lookahead & Efficiency)
Phase 2: Intuitive F2L15 mins

Advanced F2L Guide: Lookahead & Efficient Inserts

Watch during Week 4 after mastering basic intuitive pairing. Teaches how to solve pairs without staring at them (blind execution) to develop Lookahead.

When intuitive F2L is comfortable and you want to reduce solve pauses.Watch
Learn 2-Look OLL (Orient Last Layer with 9 Algorithms)
J PermWeek 5 (Orientation)
Phase 3: 2-Look OLL13 mins

Learn 2-Look OLL (Orient Last Layer with 9 Algorithms)

Instead of memorizing all 57 OLLs, 2-Look OLL only requires 9 algorithms: 3 for edge cross (Dot, Line, L) and 6 for corner orientation (Sune, Anti-Sune, etc.).

During Week 5 after building solid F2L pairing habits.Watch
Learn 2-Look PLL (Permute Last Layer in 6 Algorithms)
J PermWeek 6 (Permutation)
Phase 4: 2-Look PLL12 mins

Learn 2-Look PLL (Permute Last Layer in 6 Algorithms)

Completes your 6-week core CFOP toolkit. 2-Look PLL uses just 6 algorithms: 2 for corner permutation (T-Perm, Y-Perm) and 4 for edge permutation (Ua, Ub, H, Z).

During Week 6 once 2-Look OLL is comfortable.Watch
Full 21 PLL Algorithms Masterclass (Sub-20 Speed)
J PermBeyond 6 Weeks (Full PLL)
Phase 5: Full Mastery22 mins

Full 21 PLL Algorithms Masterclass (Sub-20 Speed)

Learn full 21 PLL once your solve times average sub-35 seconds with 2-Look CFOP. Learn 1-2 PLL algorithms per day and practice with a trainer.

When 2-Look CFOP solves average sub-35 seconds.Watch
Full 57 OLL Algorithms: Step-by-Step Guide
J PermAdvanced Extension (Full OLL)
Phase 5: Full Mastery28 mins

Full 57 OLL Algorithms: Step-by-Step Guide

This is the final extension for Sub-15 speedcubers. Master Full PLL and intuitive F2L first before touching full 57 OLL.

Only after Full 21 PLL is completely mastered and solve times are sub-22.Watch