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How to Solve Square-1 Parity

What is Square-1 Parity?

Square-1 parity occurs when you have 2 adjacent edges that need to be swapped or 2 opposite edges that need to be swapped. If you've come straight from solving a 3x3 you'll know that 2 opposite (or adjacent) edges that need swapping is an impossible case. However, NOT on a Square-1 👀

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1. Square-1 Parity Algorithm (Adjacent Edges)

Square-1 parity occurs when you have 2 adjacent edges that need to be swapped or 2 opposite edges that need to be swapped. If you've come straight from solving a 3x3 you'll know that 2 opposite (or adjacent) edges that need swapping is an impossible case. However, NOT on a Square-1 👀

Adjacent:    / (-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)

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2. Square-1 Parity Algorithm (Opposite Edges)

Square-1 parity occurs when you have 2 adjacent edges that need to be swapped or 2 opposite edges that need to be swapped. If you've come straight from solving a 3x3 you'll know that 2 opposite (or adjacent) edges that need swapping is an impossible case. However, NOT on a Square-1 👀

Opposite:    / (3,3) / (1,0) / (-2,-2) / (2,0) / (2,2) / (-1,0) / (-3,-3) / (-2,0) / (3,3) / (3,0) / (-1,-1) / (-3,0) / (1,1) / (-4,-3)

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Video Guide (Adjacent Edges Only)

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