Hi Lars (P),

I have been trying to shift from a simple cross to a 2x2x2 block to
start my solution on the 3x3x3. Quite frankly I'm not very good at
it in a 15 second inspection period. Given as much time as I need I
can eventually figure it out in a reasonable number of moves
(roughly 8-10 QTM if no c/e pair to start, 6-8 QTM if c/e pair from
heaven). Doubtless I will eventually become better at this with
practice. But my question is: do you have any stats (or semi-
complete-stats, or just a 'gut feeling') for how many QTM it should
take to unite a 2x2x2 block? I know a cross can ALWAYS be solved in
8 HTM but what about a 2x2x2 - the same numer of pieces but a
different combo and a (3 orientation) piece amongst (2 orientation)
pieces. Are my stats way off base? Do I need to work on radically
improving my solve strategy or only my recognition time???

Yours,

Rob