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Algorithm Subsets (Alphabet Soup)

You’ve mastered CFOP. Now you want to learn more. Welcome to the alphabet soup of advanced subsets.

ZBLL (Zborowski-Bruchem Last Layer)

  • What: Solves the ENTIRE Last Layer (OLL + PLL) in one step.
  • Condition: Edges must already be oriented (Cross solved).
  • Count: 493 Algorithms.
  • Sanity Cost: High.
  • Who uses it: Tymon Kolasiński, Yiheng Wang.

VLS (Valk Last Slot)

  • What: Solves the last F2L pair AND the OLL in one step.
  • Includes: Winter Variation (WV), Summer Variation (SV).
  • Count: Hundreds.
  • Usefulness: Moderate. Usually, just learning WV is enough.

OLLCP (OLL + Corner Permutation)

  • What: Solves OLL while forcing a specific PLL (usually skipping diagonal swaps like Y-Perm or E-Perm).
  • Count: ~300.

1-Look Last Layer (1LLL)

  • What: Solve OLL and PLL in one step, regardless of edge orientation.
  • Count: 3,915 Algorithms.
  • Status: Impossible for humans to master completely. (Though some mad lads are trying).

Recommendation

Don’t try to learn ZBLL yet. Master COLL first. It’s the gateway drug to ZBLL.