= = = ZZ METHOD WINTER VARIATION = = =
Algorithms found by Cube Explorer, compiled by Jack Eisenmann
This page contains algorithms for the Winter variation of the ZZ method. The Winter variation allows the solver to fix the orientation of the 4 last layer corners while simultaneously placing the last corner-edge pair. The algorithms were chosen with these priorities:
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1.Find optimal sequences.
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2.Choose algorithms which use U/R, L/U/R, or the fewest sides possible.
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3.Choose algorithms which break up things in a way which is easy to follow (keep corner-edge pairs together; this aids memorization).
For each case listed below, the empty slot is located at RF, and the corner-edge pair which goes in that slot is represented by the horizontal blue bar. The edges are not included in the pictures. Each case is associated with a letter which often looks like the case (this is comparable with the letter naming convention for PLL cases). The pictures depict the U face of the cube.
The average move count for all the algorithms is 8.07. For OLL in the ZZ-VH variety, the move count is 11.37, including the 3 moves to insert the c/e pair. On average, the Winter variation requires 3.30 fewer moves.