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Introduction to First Layer Corners

Understanding Corners​

Corner Piece Basics​

  • Each corner has three colors
  • Must match with surrounding centers and edges
  • Eight corners in total on the cube

Corner Properties​

  • Can be twisted in three different ways
  • Must be placed in correct position and orientation
  • Always connects three faces

Before You Start​

Prerequisites​

  • Completed first layer cross
  • Understanding of basic moves
  • Familiarity with cube notation

Important Concepts​

  1. Corner recognition
  2. Proper alignment
  3. Basic algorithms
  4. Setup moves

Working with Corners​

Corner Types​

  1. Correctly positioned but twisted
  2. Wrong position but correct orientation
  3. Wrong position and wrong orientation

Recognition Skills​

  • Identifying corner positions
  • Checking all three colors
  • Finding target locations