PLL Algorithms
•Colors will vary based on the face you use for permutations. The sample diagrams on the screen are for reference. If an instruction says to use the red face in front, match it to the corresponding face color on your cube (e.g., green if that’s your front face). To understand algorithms: Notations
| NAME OF THE PLL | SHAPE OF THE CASE | ALGORITHM | GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|
| T PERM |   | R U R’ U’ R’ F R2 U’ R’ U’ R U R’ F’ (Blue on the left) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Ja PERM |   | U’ R’ U L’ U2 R U’ R’ U2 R L (Blue on the left) L’ U’ L F L’ U’ L U L F’ L2 U L (Blue on the right) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Jb PERM |   | R U R’ F’ R U R’ U’ R’ F R2 U’ R’ (Blue on the left) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Ra PERM |   | R U’ R’ U’ R U R D R’ U’ R D’ R’ U2 R’ (Blue on the left) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Rb PERM |   | R2 F R U R U’ R’ F’ R U2 R’ U2 R (Blue on the left) R’ U2 R U2 R’ F R U R’ U’ R’ F’ R2 U’ (Blue on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Aa PERM |   | x R’ U R’ D2 R U’ R’ D2 R2 (Red on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Ab PERM |   | x R2 D2 R U R’ D2 R U’ R x’ (Red on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| E PERM |   | x’ R U’ R’ D R U R’ D’ R U R’ D R U’ R’ D’ x (Right corner and right edge are the same) | Diagonal Corner Swap |
| F PERM |   | R’ U’ F’ R U R’ U’ R’ F R2 U’ R’ U’ R U R’ U R (Blue on the left) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Ga PERM |   | R2 U R’ U R’ U’ R U’ R2 U’ D R’ U R D’ (Red on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Gb PERM |   | R’ U’ R U D’ R2 U R’ U R U’ R U’ R2 D (Red on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Gc PERM |   | R2 U’ R U’ R U R’ U R2 U D’ R U’ R’ D (Red on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| Gd PERM |   | R U R’ U’ D R2 U’ R U’ R’ U R’ U R2 D’ (Blue on the front) | Adjacent Corner Swap |
| H PERM |   | M2 U’ M2 U2 M2 U’ M2 M2 U M2 U2 M2 U M2 | Edges Only |
| Z PERM |   | M2 U’ M2 U’ M’ U2 M2 U2 M’ U2 (Right side of the faces with changed edges) | Edges Only |
| Ua PERM |   | R U’ R U R U R U’ R’ U’ R2 M2 U M U2 M’ U M2 (Red on the front) | Edges Only |
| Ub PERM |   | R2 U R U R’ U’ R’ U’ R’ U R’ M2 U’ M U2 M’ U’ M2 (Red on the front) | Edges Only |
| V PERM |   | R’ U R’ U’ R D’ R’ D R’ U D’ R2 U’ R2 D R2 R’ U R’ U’ y R’ F’ R2 U’ R’ U R’ F R F (Red on the front) | Diagonal Corner Swap |
| Y PERM |   | F R U’ R’ U’ R U R’ F’ R U R’ U’ R’ F R F’ (Blue on the front) | Diagonal Corner Swap |
| Na PERM |   | R U R’ U R U R’ F’ R U R’ U’ R’ F R2 U’ R’ U2 R U’ R’ (Blue or green on the front or opposite) | Diagonal Corner Swap |
| Nb PERM |   | R’ U R U’ R’ F’ U’ F R U R’ F R’ F’ R U’ R (Blue or green on the front or opposite) | Diagonal Corner Swap |
Master the PLL Algorithms to Solve the Rubik’s Cube Faster
Check out our comprehensive guide on mastering PLL algorithms for speedcubing. With detailed visual diagrams and step-by-step instructions, our guide is designed to help you become proficient in solving any PLL scenario you encounter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced solver looking to refine your skills, our guide will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in PLL algorithms. Start improving your Rubik’s Cube solving efficiency today by delving into our in-depth article. See your solve times decrease as you become a master of PLL algorithms.
What is PLL in Rubik’s Cube Solving?
PLL, or Permutation of the Last Layer, is the final step in the CFOP method where you permute the pieces of the last layer to their correct positions, completing the solve. This step follows OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer), where all pieces on the last layer are oriented correctly but not necessarily in their final positions. Mastering PLL algorithms is essential for speedcubers who aim to complete the cube in record time.
Why Learn PLL Algorithms?
Mastering PLL algorithms is crucial because it allows you to solve the last layer of the Rubik’s Cube in fewer moves. There are 21 different PLL cases, each with a unique algorithm designed to permute the pieces efficiently. By learning these algorithms, you can minimize the time it takes to solve the last layer, ultimately achieving faster overall solve times.
How to Approach Learning PLL Algorithms
While learning all 21 PLL algorithms might seem overwhelming, breaking them down into manageable steps makes the process easier. Start with the most common PLL cases that frequently appear during solves and focus on perfecting these first. Practice recognizing each case quickly and executing the corresponding algorithm smoothly. Over time, expand your knowledge to include all cases, ensuring that you can solve any PLL scenario you encounter.
By mastering PLL algorithms, you will:
- Achieve Faster Solve Times: Efficiently permuting the last layer reduces the number of moves, leading to quicker solves.
- Enhance Your Pattern Recognition Skills: Quickly identifying PLL cases allows for faster transitions and smoother solves.
- Gain a Competitive Edge: In speedcubing competitions, every millisecond counts. Knowing all PLL cases can give you the advantage you need to outperform others.
Ready to Learn More?
Our detailed guide breaks down each PLL algorithm, complete with visual diagrams and step-by-step instructions to help you master these techniques. Whether you are just beginning your journey in speedcubing or are an experienced solver looking to refine your skills, our guide will provide the tools and knowledge needed to perfect PLL algorithms.
PLL algorithms are a key component of speedcubing that can drastically enhance your Rubik’s Cube solving efficiency. By learning and mastering these algorithms, you will be able to solve the cube more quickly and accurately. Check out our in-depth article to start mastering PLL today and watch your solve times drop!