THE MOST COMPLETE SPEEDCUBING RESOURCE EVER ASSEMBLED

A groundbreaking joint effort from the global speedcubing community.

39 OF THE WORLD’S TOP SPEEDCUBERS REVEAL THEIR SECRETS:

Tommy Cherry, Luke Garrett, Leandro Martín López, Stanley Chapel, Carter Kucala, Gianfranco Huanqui, Juliette Sébastien, Vicenzo Guerino, Antonie Paterakis, Manuel Gutman, Dylan Miller, Theo Goluboff, Eryk Kasperek, Elyas Eyou, Bautista Bonazzola, Harsha Paladugu, Aitor Larrea, Will Callan, Juan Miguel Saboya Soto, Ram Thakkar, Guido Dipietro, Gabriel Santiago Velez, Aratz Larruzea, Joaquin Ruenes, Nicolas Campanario, Biel Salmons, Santiago Cabral, Iker Carrasco, Federico da Fonseca, Alejandro Salceda Corvera, Michael Fonseca, Sebastiano Benato, Eder Olivencia, Mateo de León, Sebastián Urbina, Felipe Maierowicz, Lorenzo Escobar, Gabriel Ibáñez, and Pablo Amoraga.

Collectively, they’ve achieved:

• 67 World Records
• 176 Continental Records
• 886 National Records

WHAT THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• Over 50 solving methods.
• 2,500 algorithms, carefully ranked by importance (from 1–5 stars) and presented in streamlined spreadsheets.
• More than 2,000 illustrations to clearly explain every concept.
• Comprehensive coverage of all 17 official WCA events.
• Practical advice on competition nerves, cube maintenance, breaking plateaus, and more.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR:

• Beginners — Learn how to solve the 3×3 Cube, branch into other events, and grasp essentials like fingertricks, lookahead, and efficiency.
• Intermediate solvers — Maximize your potential with a clear roadmap to improvement. Stop guessing what comes next and follow a proven path.
• Advanced cubers — Refine your mindset for competition, measure your journey against the best in the world, and discover targeted strategies for every event.

You’ll never again be unsure about your next step.

INSIDE YOU’LL DISCOVER:

504 pages, with each event divided into 5 progressive stages:

• Trainee — Starting from scratch
• Beginner — Building strong foundations
• Intermediate — Focused techniques
• Advanced — High-level optimization
• Elite — Competing at a world-class standard

WHAT TOMMY CHERRY SAYS:

"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, an Argentine speedcuber, has set multiple Continental and National Records during nearly a decade in the sport and authored two previous books. In his own words:

"This is my way of giving something back to a community that gave me so much. 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".

Beyond the Cube

Do you have trouble controlling your nerves, adopting habits, or meeting goals?

In this book, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of speedcubing through the eyes of Gael Augusto Lapeyre, an Argentine speedcuber with numerous South American records.

Main Chapters

1. Rubik's Life (pages 0–100): Join Gael on his journey, from his first attempts with the cube, through conquering South American Records, to publishing his books. Relive his emotions, challenges, and the key moments that brought him to the elite of this exciting mental sport, through texts, images, and comics.
2. How to Practice (pages 100–200): 8 years of experience distilled into proven strategies to improve in any discipline:
   • Lasting habits (without using motivation or discipline)
   • Organization, productivity, and goals.
   • Advanced learning and memorization techniques.
   • The impact of technology and social media on our lives.
3. How to Compete (pages 200–300): The psychological keys to mastering nerves, maintaining concentration, and finding happiness both in competition and in daily life:
   • Mastering the complex relationship between mind and emotions.
   • The true purpose of competing. Why do we compete?
   • How to redefine success and failure.
   • The importance of the present moment and gratitude.

"Beyond the Cube" is an invitation to look beyond the colored pieces and discover the profound lessons that a simple toy can teach about perseverance, discipline, mindset, and the constant pursuit of happiness. Whether you're a speedcuber or not, the tools and reflections in this book will be of great use to solve your own life puzzle.

For many speedcubers in the community, this book has already become their favorite:

"This educational and engaging read offers valuable lessons on how to apply what's learned from a hobby to face and overcome obstacles in daily life, making it useful for any type of reader."

— Leandro López, current World Champion in Megaminx; twelve-time World Record holder.

"A beautiful construction of memories that reveals how the Cube is much more than a simple toy for us. With impeccable parallels between life and speedcubing that transcend 'Beyond the Cube,' this book represents a huge advancement for the entire cubing community."

— Vicenzo Cecchini, three-time World Record holder; 12 SARs, 23 NRs.

“A magical journey to a very little explored frontier: that of crossing the highly competitive Rubik’s with everyday life. Ideas, inspiration and unmissable tips in the best speedcubing book written so far.”

— Sebastián Campanario, journalist of the newspaper “La Nación”, economist, writer of seven books and speedcuber.