3x3 · CMLL
3x3 CMLL U Upper Row algorithm
3x3 CMLL U Upper Row algorithm: 7 turns, opening with U' F R. Case recognition, the complete sequence, and practical execution notes.
Solve the four upper corners in Roux after building both side blocks; the remaining edges are solved later.
U Upper Row belongs to the U group in CMLL.
Recognize this starting position
In the inverse-derived training position, the upper-face color points upward at these corner positions: UFR, UFL. Upper edges with that color facing up: UF, UB. Reading each side’s upper corner stickers left to right when facing that side gives F: F B; R: L B; B: U U; L: F L. The letters identify colors by their reference faces.
Execute the algorithm
U' F R U R' U' F'
The opening is U' F R; the final segment is R' U' F'. This version contains 7 face, wide, or slice turns and no whole-puzzle rotations.