History
Max Park's 3.13 second solve
What solve did Max Park get to break the world record in 2023?
The mean of 5 solves excluding the best and worst.
What is an Ao5 (average of 5 solves)?
A modification of the standard reduction method for 4x4.
What is the Yau method?
Special oil put in your cube to make turning smoother.
What is lube/lubricant?
When the cube is more than one outer layer turn away from solved.
What is a DNF (did not finish)?
An algorithm set for last layer that involves solving corners if the yellow cross is solved.
What is COLL (Corners Of the Last Layer)?
Number of seconds of inspection time for blindfolded events.
What is 0 (you inspect while timer is running)?
One of the most popular brands of speed cubes (just released the 16 as of 2025).
What is Gancube?
This event was banned due to sanitary concerns.
What is 3x3 with feet?
A method that is highly efficient but involves hundreds of algorithms.
What is the ZB method?
This is the only WCA approved shape-shifting twisty puzzle.
What is the Square-1?
This new cubing technology is a replacement for tension springs and allows you to turn faster and smoother.
What is maglev?
First person to set a 3x3 world record.
Who is Mihn Thai?
This finger trick involves gripping a corner piece with your forefinger and thumb to execute turn(s).
What is a pinch move?
This move is Rw’.
What is the big cube notation for turning the two rightmost layers counterclockwise?
This 2x2 method involves solving one side and then using one of two algorithm sets to complete the cube.
What is the EG method?