The most complete 3×3 speedcubing guide ever created.
Written by Gael Lapeyre and shaped by insights from 15 of the world’s top speedcubers, this 215-page resource gives you a clear, structured path from your very first solve all the way to world-class performance.

Whether you’re picking up a cube for the first time or pushing toward a Sub-6 average, every step is prioritised, practical, and built for real improvement.

“This is one of the most comprehensive 3×3 resources I have ever seen… even after almost a decade of cubing, I still learned something new.”
— Tommy Cherry, 14 World Records · World Champion (3×3 Blindfolded & Clock)

What’s inside

1,000+ algorithms, ranked by priority (1–5 stars) so you always know what matters most
Complete 3×3 progression — from absolute beginner to Sub-6 level
Competition-focused guidance — cube setup, nerves, consistency, and breaking plateaus
Insights from elite cubers, including Luke Garrett, Leandro Martín López, Dylan Miller, Theo Goluboff, Bautista Bonazzola, and more

Five structured levels

Trainee — Learn to solve from scratch
Beginner — Notation, fingertricks, colour neutrality, WCA basics
Intermediate — Full CFOP, regrips, cube setup, Sum of Ranks
Advanced — X-Cross, Keyhole, COLL, WV, TPS, inspection, nerve control
Elite — ZBLL, Pseudo-F2L, Multislotting, ZBLS, EO, VLS, and advanced theory

Who this book is for

Complete beginners who want to learn properly from day one
Improving cubers who need a clear, structured path to get faster
Advanced solvers aiming for consistency, efficiency, and world-class performance

About the author

Gael Lapeyre is an Argentine speedcuber with nearly a decade of experience, multiple Continental and National Records, and two published books.

“This is the book I wish I had when I started — and my way of helping the next generation go even further.”

At a glance

Pages: 215
Event: 3×3
Algorithms: 1,000+ (priority-ranked)
Format: Physical book (Standard Edition)
Suitable for: All levels, ages 8+

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