How to Solve a Square-1

This video will teach you how to solve the Square-1, also known as the Cube 21.

ALGORITHMS:
L-shape -＞ 8 edges: (3,-2)/(0,2)/
Edge Orientation Edge Swap: (1,0)/(3,0)/(3,0)/(-1,-1)/(-2,1)/(-3,0)/
Corner Permutation Corner Swap: /(3,-3)/(0,3)/(-3,0)/(3,0)/(-3,0)/
Swap the 2 Layers: /(6,6)/
Edge Permutation Edge Swap: (-2,0)/(3,0)/(-1,-1)/(-2,1)/(2,0)
Middle Layer Flip: /(6,0)/(6,0)/(6,0)
PARITY ALG: /(-3,0)/(0,3)/(0,-3)/(0,3)/(2,0)/(0,2)/(-2,0)/(4,0)/(0,-2)/(0,2)/(-1,4)/(0,-3)/(0,3)

Parts:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Notation
2:11 The Five Basic Steps
2:55 Cubeshape
5:36 Corner Orientation
6:49 Edge Orientation
8:10 Corner Permutation
9:19 Edge Permutation
10:46 The Parity Algorithm for EP
12:22 An Example Solve
14:34 Conclusion

[sherlockazulu]

I've had my Square 1 for over 20 years. Never solved it. With the help of this video, I did it for the first time today. Excellent instruction, easy to follow. Thanks.

[WolFLCubing]

as of writing this comment, I got a square 1 less than 12 hours ago, and this tutorial made perfect sense to me. I'm able to solve it, however I need to work on EP. You guys are saying he's going too fast. It's a tutorial, you're going to have to pause and/or rewind, it's not like you can do it in one watch without pausing and/or rewinding. You guys are trying to do that, and then complaining it's too hard too understand. Brandon, it's a great video, very helpful. Thanks for letting me get into squan.

[greycube]

It is now 2022. Flying cars and the robot uprising still hasn't happened. BUT.... this is still the best Square-1 tutorial on Youtube. Well done Sir!

[AidenBartlett]

I can't believe this comment section. It seems like people watched this video once, and quit. I am looking at this tutorial, and everything makes sense and none of the algs are incorrect. Square 1 takes time and practice to learn, and knowing these algs you could probably achieve sub 40. EO is actually quite intuitive and knowing that one alg you can solve it fairly easily after some playing around with it.. It just takes time and effort, but trust me, it's really worth it. Square 1 is one of the best events out there, and this is still one of the best tutorials out there as well.

[TaroLeButcher]

For all those having issues with this tutorial i know it may be a bit hard to understand but i advise you to go watch DGCubes' tutorial with understanding and come back here (That's what i did when i came here first). Brandon does a very good job here although he's a little fast but he's very knowledgeable and generous with what he knows; his mind just works faster. But really just play around with the Square-1 a bit first see other videos and come back here. When u get to understand Brandon's explanation you'll really wanna thank him for making this tutorial! It's a wonderful set of algs for beginners

[giuzp]

Out of all the tutorials I watched, yours is the easiest.

[colinbyrne]

I’ve tried so many other tutorials but this is the only one that worked. Thx so much!!

[nickgrumski]

Best square one tutorial that I have found

[SKGThePuzzler]

I feel like a god for actually memorizing that long parity alg. YASSSS

[DeafCuber]

11mins to 11min 44sec!
THANK YOU!!!
I wont forget this again!
That part will need most in solve it!
Thank you!!!
Ready for US National 2015!! :)

[IanLertola]

Thank you! I've had this square 1 for months and I finally got to solve it! :D

[viralord]

Definitely the best tutorial for square-1 especially the parity alg is so simple compared to others

[jcam]

I've had this thing for over 15 years and I was never able to solve it.
I just did this morning thanks to you and your video. <3
#accomplished

[mrkevinw]

In edge permutation, I encounter a situation requiring a algorithm to swap just the top (or the bottom) layer front and right edges.
When I was solving the cube, I got this already two times!
Thank you for your help

[anhduyvo]

Thanks for your tutorial, I can now easily sove a square -1 in just 3 minutes. Thank you very much

[iateshaggy]

great tutorial, i haven't had my square one for a full day and its already back to square 1.

[mismagfan]

Thanks a lot man. Best tutorial.. gonna get hooked to sq-1 soon :)

[neven-luciandavidovic]

The best tutorial for square 1 ever. 
thank you very very much, you are awesome :)

[Blazed]

This is one of the best tutorial for square 1 subscribed and liked

[enzowoning]

Maye i ask how you Got to the piont that thé first 2 layers where solved cuz i can only make it to the piont that yellow and white is solved bot not the outer layer

Btw sorry for the bad englisch i am realy bad at it