The Cubing Bible: The Definitive Guide to Speedcubing (From 0 to 100 in Every Category) is a complete, step-by-step speedcubing book designed to take you from your first 3x3 Rubik’s Cube solve to confident, competition-ready improvement across official WCA events. Built with insights from the international cubing community, it combines clear instruction, proven training strategies, and a massive algorithm library—so you always know what to practice next.
Featuring contributions from 39 top speedcubers (with a combined 67 World Records, 176 Continental Records, and 886 National Records), this is an all-in-one speedcubing guide for beginners, intermediate solvers, and advanced competitors.
What you’ll learn
- How to solve the 3x3 and build speed with strong fundamentals
- Key concepts like fingertricks, lookahead, turning technique, and efficiency
- Structured improvement paths for all 17 official WCA categories
- Competition skills: nerves, consistency, plateaus, and how to train effectively
- Practical setup tips including lubrication and tuning
What’s included
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504 pages of organized instruction and training guidance
- More than 50 methods and training approaches
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2,500 algorithms sorted by priority (1–5 stars) plus optimized spreadsheets
- More than 2,000 illustrations to make concepts easy to understand
- Complete coverage of all 17 official WCA events
Built for every skill level
Each category is taught through a clear five-level progression, making it easy to find your current level and the next step forward:
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Trainee — From absolute zero
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Beginner — Solid fundamentals
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Intermediate — Specific techniques
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Advanced — Advanced optimization
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Elite — World-class performance
Who this book is for
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Beginners who want a clear path to solving the 3x3 and understanding core speedcubing concepts
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Intermediate cubers who want a structured strategy to improve faster and break plateaus
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Advanced competitors looking for event-specific tactics, mindset tools, and optimization ideas
What top cubers say
“This is one of the most comprehensive speedcubing resources I have ever seen, and I believe the cubing world will benefit enormously from it. I have been a speedcuber for almost a decade, but even I learned something new from this book; the descriptions are vivid, and the explanations extremely effective. I believe all cubers in the community, regardless of their level, can find it useful, whether for personal learning, entertainment or developing educational speedcubing resources.”
— Tommy Cherry (14 World Records)
About the author
Gael Lapeyre is an Argentine speedcuber with nearly 10 years of experience, multiple Continental and National Records, and the author of two books. In his words: “It’s the book I would have wanted to have when I started, and my way of ensuring that the next generation goes much further than I was able to go.”
FAQ
Does this book teach beginners how to solve the 3x3?
Yes. It starts from absolute zero and builds a strong foundation before moving into speed-focused techniques like fingertricks, lookahead, and efficiency.
Is it only algorithms, or does it explain concepts too?
It includes both. You’ll get clear explanations with 2,000+ illustrations, plus a large algorithm library (2,500 algorithms) ranked by priority to help you focus on what matters most.
Does it cover events beyond 3x3?
Yes. It covers all 17 official WCA categories, with each event organized into five levels so you can train at the right difficulty.
Is it useful for competitive speedcubing?
Absolutely. It includes competition-focused guidance on consistency, training structure, nerves, plateaus, and practical cube setup tips like lubrication and tuning.
