F2L Algorithms (First Two Layers)

Pair corner pieces and edge pieces in the top layer, and insert them simultaneously into their slots. Review all 41 F2L cases.

F2L Case 1

Corner in U, Edge in U (Standard/Easy)

Insert corner and edge together directly into slot

U R U' R'
F2L Case 2

Corner in U, Edge in U (Opposite colors)

Separate pieces, pair them in U layer, insert

U' R U R' U2 R U' R'
F2L Case 3

Corner in U, Edge in U (Adjacent matching)

Hide corner, match edge, restore corner, insert pair

R U' R' U2 R U' R'
F2L Case 4

Corner in U, Edge in U (Sticker Facing Up)

Rotate corner to match edge side, pair and insert

U' R U2 R' U2 R U' R'
F2L Case 5

Edge in Middle Layer, Corner in U

Pull edge out to pair with corner, insert together

R U R' U' R U R'