CFOP 6-Phase Curriculum

Speedcubing Curriculum

A structured 6-phase progression grounded in verified tutorials from J Perm and CubeHead.

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Phase 0Fundamentals
Day 1 (Foundation)

The CFOP Architecture & Mindset

Understand the 4 modular pillars before memorizing algorithms.

Coach's Principle

Speedcubing is not about turning fast: it is about turning without stopping. CFOP (Cross, F2L, OLL, PLL) breaks a 3x3 solve into 4 streamlined phases.

Bad Habit Warning

Rushing into memorizing 50+ algorithms before your fingers understand basic cube mechanics and standard notation.

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Understand the 4 stages (Cross, F2L, OLL, PLL)Taught in J Perm Overview (0:00). Know what each letter solves and how it eliminates ~60 moves compared to beginner methods.
Master standard notation (R, U, F, L, D, B)Understand clockwise turns vs prime (') counter-clockwise turns and double turns (2).
Inspect the cube layout and relative color schemeWhite opposite Yellow, Blue opposite Green, Red opposite Orange (BOYG with White bottom).