Last layer permutation
Z Perm: Adjacent edge swaps
Adjacent edges swapped (two checkerboard patterns). Solve it with M' U M2 U M2 U M' U2 M2 — 9 moves on a moderate case.
The algorithm
M' U M2 U M2 U M' U2 M2Step through it
Watch the Z Perm on a 3D cube
Move 1 of 90%
How to recognise it
- Adjacent edges swapped (two checkerboard patterns)
- No headlights
- Corners stay in place
Alternative algorithms
Different finger tricks suit different grips. These solve the same case.
- M2 U M2 U M' U2 M2 U2 M'
- R' U' R U' R U R U' R' U R U R2 U' R'
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