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5x5 · Intermediate
Centre commutators, pairing in bulk, and CFOP at the end. Consistent sub-3-minute solves.
Move sequences on this page are only checked to be legal moves for this puzzle in cubing.js. Treat them as demonstrations of the notation and the method, not as verified algorithm lists.
Efficient centres
Solve centres with commutators when only a few pieces are missing. A commutator moves three pieces and leaves the rest alone, so it is ideal for fixing the last few centre pieces without touching what you have built.
Edge pairing at speed
Pair three edges at a time using the same slice move. Try to pair while looking ahead for the next set of wings.
The 3x3 stage
Use the 3x3 Intermediate tier. Make sure all edges are fully paired before you start, since a stray unpaired edge costs more than a slow pairing.