Blindfolded Solving (BLD) Method Guide - Old Pochmann Technique
**Blindfolded Solving (3x3 BLD)** is one of the most respected disciplines in cubing. You inspect the cube, memorize the positions and orientations of all pieces, put on a blindfold, and solve the cube entirely from memory.
The standard method for beginners is the **Old Pochmann Method**. Instead of solving entire clusters, you swap pieces one by one into their correct spots using a "buffer slot" and "setup moves."
Old Pochmann Steps
1. Memorization (Memo)
Assign letters to each sticker on the cube (usually using a 24-letter scheme). Trace cycles starting from a buffer slot (e.g. UL edge or UFR corner) to find where each piece needs to go. Convert the sequence of letters into visual stories or words to memorize them.
2. Swapping Corners (Y-Permutation)
To swap corners, set up the target corner piece into the target slot (usually UB) using setup moves, execute the standard **Y-Permutation** algorithm, and reverse your setup moves. The Y-perm swaps the top-right corner with the top-left, resolving one piece at a time.
3. Swapping Edges (T-Permutation)
For edges, set up the target piece to the UB slot, execute the **T-Permutation** or **J-Permutation** algorithm, and reverse the setup moves.