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OLL 42: Awkward shape 4

Complex awkward pattern. Solve it with R' U' R U' R' U2 R F R U R' U' F' — 13 moves on a harder case.

The algorithm

R' U' R U' R' U2 R F R U R' U' F'

Step through it

Watch OLL 42 on a 3D cube
Move 1 of 130%
R'
U'
R
U'
R'
U2
R
F
R
U
R'
U'
F'

How to recognise it

  • Complex awkward pattern
  • Mirror of OLL 41

Drill this case

The trainer opens on OLL 42 and spaces the repetitions for you.

Practise OLL 42 in the trainer

Nearby cases

← OLL 41OLL 43 →

Other cases you recognise the same way:

  • OLL 5
  • OLL 6
  • OLL 7
  • OLL 8
  • OLL 9
  • OLL 10

Looking for the whole set? Browse all OLL algorithms or read the OLL recognition guide.