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CLL vs EG Method

As you move deeper into 2x2 speedcubing, you’ll come across advanced solving methods like CLL, EG-1, and EG-2. Each method aims to reduce steps and improve efficiency. Here’s how they compare.

What is the CLL Method?

CLL stands for Corners of the Last Layer. The idea is simple:

1. Solve the first layer completely (face and adjacent layers).

2. Apply one algorithm to solve all four last-layer corners in a single step.
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What is the EG Method??

The EG method takes things further. Instead of solving the full first layer, you only solve one face and then use one algorithm to finish the cube.

EG is split into 2 subsets: EG-1 and EG-2.

 

EG-1:

Bottom face requires a T-Perm

Easy recognition (bottom bar is visible)

EG-2:

Bottom face requires a Y-Perm

Harder recognition, but more flexibility

Summary

CLL

First Layer: Fully Solved

Last Layer: One Algorithm

Cases: ~42

EG-1

First Layer: Solved (T-Perm)

Last Layer: One Algorithm

Cases: ~42

EG-2

First Layer: Solved (Y-Perm)

Last Layer: One Algorithm

Cases: ~42
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