3x3 · PLL
3x3 PLL V algorithm
3x3 PLL V algorithm: 16 turns, opening with R' U R'. Case recognition, the complete sequence, and practical execution notes.
Permute the last-layer pieces while preserving their orientation and the first two layers.
V belongs to the Opp Swap group in PLL.
Recognize this starting position
In the inverse-derived training position, the upper-face color points upward at these corner positions: UFR, UFL, UBL, UBR. Upper edges with that color facing up: UF, UL, UB, UR. Reading each side’s top row left to right when facing that side gives F: F F B; R: L B R; B: B R F; L: R L L. The letters identify colors by their reference faces. Piece locations (position ← home piece): UFR ← UBL, UBL ← UFR, UB ← UR, UR ← UB.
Execute the algorithm
R' U R' U' R D' R' D R' U D' R2 U' R2 D R2
The opening is R' U R'; the final segment is R2 D R2. This version contains 16 face, wide, or slice turns and no whole-puzzle rotations.