The most complete 3×3 speedcubing guide ever created.
Written by Gael Lapeyre and shaped by insights from 15 of the world’s top speedcubers, this 215-page resource gives you a clear, structured path from your very first solve all the way to world-class performance.

Whether you’re picking up a cube for the first time or pushing toward a Sub-6 average, every step is prioritised, practical, and built for real improvement.

“This is one of the most comprehensive 3×3 resources I have ever seen… even after almost a decade of cubing, I still learned something new.”
— Tommy Cherry, 14 World Records · World Champion (3×3 Blindfolded & Clock)

What’s inside

1,000+ algorithms, ranked by priority (1–5 stars) so you always know what matters most
Complete 3×3 progression — from absolute beginner to Sub-6 level
Competition-focused guidance — cube setup, nerves, consistency, and breaking plateaus
Insights from elite cubers, including Luke Garrett, Leandro Martín López, Dylan Miller, Theo Goluboff, Bautista Bonazzola, and more

Five structured levels

Trainee — Learn to solve from scratch
Beginner — Notation, fingertricks, colour neutrality, WCA basics
Intermediate — Full CFOP, regrips, cube setup, Sum of Ranks
Advanced — X-Cross, Keyhole, COLL, WV, TPS, inspection, nerve control
Elite — ZBLL, Pseudo-F2L, Multislotting, ZBLS, EO, VLS, and advanced theory

Who this book is for

Complete beginners who want to learn properly from day one
Improving cubers who need a clear, structured path to get faster
Advanced solvers aiming for consistency, efficiency, and world-class performance

About the author

Gael Lapeyre is an Argentine speedcuber with nearly a decade of experience, multiple Continental and National Records, and two published books.

“This is the book I wish I had when I started — and my way of helping the next generation go even further.”

At a glance

Pages: 215
Event: 3×3
Algorithms: 1,000+ (priority-ranked)
Format: Physical book (Standard Edition)
Suitable for: All levels, ages 8+

interested at other events? Why not check out Gael's full Cubing Bible with over 500 pages of improvement tips for every WCA event

Books and physical instructions

Pyraminx Solution Guide

Beyond the Cube: Solving the Puzzle of Life

The Cubing Bible: The definitive guide to Speedcubing (From 0 to 100 in every Category)

The Cubing Bible – 3x3 Edition (Standard): From Scratch to Sub-6