Complete OLL Algorithm Library
All 57 orientation cases with interactive demos and recognition tips
57 cases
R U2 R2 F R F' U2 R' F R F'F R U R' U' F' f R U R' U' f'Show 1 alternative
r U r' U2 R U2 R' U2 r U' r'
f R U R' U' f' U' F R U R' U' F'Show 1 alternative
r' R2 U R' U r U2 r' U M'
f R U R' U' f' U F R U R' U' F'R U R' U R' F R F' U2 R' F R F'Show 1 alternative
F R' F' R2 r' U R U' R' U' M'
r U R' U R U2 r2 U' R U' R' U2 rShow 1 alternative
F R U R' U y' R' U2 R' F R F'
M U R U R' U' M' R' F R F'M U R U R' U' M2 U R U' r'f R U R' U' R U R' U' f'Show 1 alternative
F U R U' R' U R U' R' F'
R U R' U R U' B U' B' R'Show 1 alternative
R' F' U' F U' R U R' U R
R U2 R2 U' R U' R' U2 F R F'Show 1 alternative
R' F R U R U' R2 F' R2 U' R' U R U R'
r U r' U R U' R' U R U' R' r U' r'r U R' U' r' R U R U' R'R U R' U' M' U R U' r'Show 1 alternative
R U R' U' r R' U R U' r'
F R U R' U' R U R' U' F'F' L' U' L U L' U' L U FShow 1 alternative
R' U' R' F R F' R' F R F' U R
r U' r2 U r2 U r2 U' rShow 1 alternative
R B' R2 F R2 B R2 F' R
r' U r2 U' r2 U' r2 U r'Show 1 alternative
L' B L2 F' L2 B' L2 F L'
r' U' R U' R' U R U' R' U2 rr U R' U R U' R' U R U2 r'R U2 R2 F R F' R U2 R'R U R' U' R' F R F'F R U R' U' F'f R U R' U' f'f' L' U' L U fShow 1 alternative
R' U' F' U F R
R U R2 U' R' F R U R U' F'Show 1 alternative
R U R' U' B' R' F R F' B
R' U' R' F R F' U RR U R' U R U' R' U' R' F R F'Show 1 alternative
L U L' U L U' L' U' L' B L B'
L' U' L U' L' U L U L F' L' FShow 1 alternative
R' U' R U' R' U R U R B' R' B
R U R' U R U' R' U R U2 R'R U2 R2 U' R2 U' R2 U2 RR2 D R' U2 R D' R' U2 R'Show 1 alternative
R2 D' R U2 R' D R U2 R
r U R' U' r' F R F'F' r U R' U' r' F RR U2 R' U' R U' R'Show 1 alternative
R' U' R U' R' U2 R
R U R' U R U2 R'r U' r' U' r U r' F' U FShow 1 alternative
F U R U2 R' U' R U R' F'
R' F R U R' F' R F U' F'Show 1 alternative
F' U' L' U2 L U L' U' L F
r' U' r R' U' R U r' U rShow 1 alternative
R' F' R L' U' L U R' F R
r U r' R U R' U' r U' r'R' U' F U R U' R' F' RShow 1 alternative
L' U' B U L U' L' B' L
R U B' U' R' U R B R'Show 1 alternative
L U F' U' L' U L F L'
R U R' U' R U' R' F' U' F R U R'F R' F R2 U' R' U' R U R' F2R U R' U R U2 R' F R U R' U' F'Show 1 alternative
R U' R' U2 R U y R U' R' U' F'
R' U' R U' R' U2 R F R U R' U' F'r U R' U R U2 r'r' U' R U' R' U2 rR U R' U' R' F R2 U R' U' F'Show 1 alternative
R' U' R U' R' U R' F R F' U R
R U R' U R' F R F' R U2 R'Show 1 alternative
R U R' y R' F R U' R' F' R
r U R' U R' F R F' R U2 r'F R U R' U' F' U F R U R' U' F'r' U2 R U R' U rShow 1 alternative
l' U2 L U L' U l
r U2 R' U' R U' r'Show 1 alternative
l U2 L' U' L U' l'
F R U' R' U' R U R' F'Show 1 alternative
F R' F' R U R U' R'
L F' L' U' L U F U' L'Show 1 alternative
R B' R' U' R U B U' R'
R' F R U R' U' F' U RShow 1 alternative
L' B L U L' U' B' U L
What You Will Learn
- Master all 57 OLL (Orientation of Last Layer) algorithms for complete CFOP proficiency
- Recognize patterns instantly using headlights, bars, and corner orientation cues
- Understand algorithm categories: dots, lines, L-shapes, T-shapes, and special cases
- Choose between primary and alternative algorithms to match your turning style
- Build muscle memory with interactive 3D cube demonstrations for each case
📚 Prerequisites Recommended
For best results, complete 2-Look OLL first to understand basic orientation concepts. Learn 2-Look OLL →
Learning Strategy
- Start with cases from your 2-Look OLL set (Sune, Anti-Sune, T-Shape, etc.) - you already know these!
- Learn similar patterns together - group dot cases, line cases, and L-shapes for efficient memorization
- Focus on recognition first - spend time identifying patterns before drilling algorithms
- Practice 5-10 new cases at a time, then gradually integrate them into your solves
- Use favorites to track cases you're currently learning or find difficult
OLL Recognition Practice
Full OLL is useful only when you can identify the case before hesitation starts. Study the yellow sticker shape first, then confirm the corner orientation and side stickers before choosing an algorithm.
Practical recognition drills
- Read the edge shape first: Sort each case into dot, line, L-shape, T-shape, or other before looking at corners. This reduces 57 cases into smaller mental groups.
- Confirm corner orientation: After the edge shape, count how many yellow corner stickers face up and whether headlights or side bars appear on the last layer.
- Practice AUF before execution: Turn only the U layer until the pattern matches the algorithm angle. If you rotate the whole cube too often, recognition becomes slower in real solves.
- Use missed cases as a study list: After a timed solve, write down the OLL number or pattern that caused the pause and drill that case for two minutes before starting the next session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most cubers take 2-6 months to learn all 57 cases, depending on practice frequency. Learning 2-3 new cases per week is a sustainable pace that allows proper memorization and recognition training.
Start with the essential cases (Sune, Anti-Sune, T-shapes) you learned in 2-Look OLL. Then tackle easy cases (difficulty 1), followed by medium cases (difficulty 2), and finally hard cases (difficulty 3). Learning by pattern groups (dots, lines, L-shapes) also works well.
No, one algorithm per case is sufficient. Alternative algorithms are provided for experimentation - some may suit your turning style better. Try the primary algorithm first, then explore alternatives if you want to optimize.
These specific pattern types are relatively rare and are grouped under 'Other' for simplicity. The main categories (dot, line, L-shape, T-shape) cover the most recognizable patterns that beginners should focus on first.
Use the interactive demos to study patterns from different angles. Focus on unique features like headlights (matching colors), bars (vertical/horizontal lines), and corner orientation. Practice with our algorithm trainer to build pattern recognition speed.
Next Steps
Ready to complete your CFOP mastery? Here's what to tackle next: