Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024

Christian Naguio delivered a commanding display of dexterity and fingertrick control in Antipolo City, Philippines, capturing the 3x3x3 One-Handed title with an average of 13.57 seconds. Managing turning speed, grip transitions, and piece orientation with a single hand demands exceptional economy of motion, and Naguio set the standard across two rounds. His winning average, backed by a sharp 12.50 single, edged out Brenton Angelo Lo Wong at 13.93 and Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes at 15.28 in a tightly contested 28-player field. The duel highlighted a fast-paced day of action at Robinsons Antipolo on December 8, 2024.

The broader speedcubing program at Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024 drew 45 competitors across seven official events, filling out an intensive 11 rounds of competition. While single-handed manipulation provided the early technical showcase, the classic two-handed events brought intense drama to the tables. Every podium spot across the entire tournament went to competitors representing the Philippines, making it a complete clean sweep for the home nation in this World Cube Association gathering.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, Brenton Angelo Lo Wong topped the 3x3 results by securing the championship with a blistering final average of 7.09 seconds. Wong also claimed the fastest single solve of the entire cubing competition with a rapid 5.20 effort. Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes took second place on the podium with a 7.82 average, while One-Handed champion Naguio finished third with an 8.29 mark, capping off three rounds that tested 44 entrants on the traditional Rubik's Cube.

Wong continued his strong form by securing a double victory, adding the 4x4x4 Cube crown to his collection. Across two rounds of big cube action, Wong posted a decisive 29.33 winning average along with a 27.48 single. Naguio followed in second place with a 33.91 average, while Xavier De Vera claimed third position with a 35.91 result. Wong also collected podium finishes in the 2x2x2 Cube, Clock, and 7x7x7 Cube events, demonstrating remarkable range throughout the single-day schedule.

A major share of the memorable moments came from competitors pushing their individual boundaries across multiple disciplines. Carla Juliana Segundo achieved a standout performance by dropping her 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 3.91 seconds, which was 50.9 percent faster than her previous mark, while also cutting her 3x3x3 Cube best by 36.9 percent to 9.69 and making her first ever attempt at Clock with a 14.13. Sky Matocyon reduced their 2x2x2 Cube best by 44.6 percent down to 5.98 seconds and improved their 3x3x3 Cube best by 34.9 percent to 19.31. Joaquin Yñigo Gonio took on six events, securing 6th place in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, logging a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:26.03, and trimming 36.1 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube mark to reach 3.79 alongside a 14.83 Clock personal record. Azariah Danielle E. Cruz entered four events, posting a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 24.97, a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:30.74, and improving their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 26.6 percent to 3.95.

The spirit of progress extended throughout the roster at Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024. Justin M. Lucasan tackled five disciplines, recording a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:43.40, a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 40.72, and a first ever attempt at Clock of 24.36 on the way to a 15th-place finish. John Michael Calicdan achieved 10th place in the 7x7x7 Cube with a first ever attempt of 6:09.35, added a first ever attempt at Clock of 51.70, and improved their 4x4x4 Cube personal record by 14.3 percent to 44.42. Joakim Hendrich Victorino earned 4th place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a personal best of 16.72, 12.9 percent faster than before, while adding a 41.71 4x4x4 Cube best and a first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube of 4:57.62. Red Iñigo J. Cabrera recorded a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:10.08, improved their One-Handed time by 9.2 percent to 33.79, and reached 11th place in the 2x2x2 Cube with a 3.71 personal best.

Short-format events delivered high-speed conclusions, beginning with the 2x2x2 Cube where Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes took first place with a swift 1.80 average and a best single of 1.34. Wong followed closely in second with 2.07, and James Certeza earned third with 2.46. In the Clock event, Zoei Principe captured the victory with a 5.99 average and a 3.84 single, leading Magallanes with 7.25 and Wong with 7.38. This WCA competition also featured extensive personal records in the 2x2x2 event across the roster, highlighting the fast conditions at the venue.

The big cubes and memory challenges tested endurance and precision at the highest level. In the 7x7x7 Cube, Naguio captured his second victory of the day, recording a winning average of 2:33.90 and a top single of 2:31.02, ahead of Wong at 2:56.57 and Cel Adriane Lalo at 3:07.08. In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded discipline, Christian Lacquio navigated the memorisation and execution phases flawlessly to take the win with a single solve of 46.04 seconds. Earl Bien D. Celestino followed in second with 1:01.07, and Naguio rounded out the top three with 1:16.46.

The concluding awards at Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024 wrapped up a comprehensive showcase of speed cubing excellence in the province of Rizal. Across seven events ranging from single-handed agility to heavy big-cube solving and memory-based execution, the competitors delivered top-tier performances to close out the 2024 competitive calendar.

Puno ng pananabik ang Robinsons Antipolo habang nagtitipon ang mga kalahok at tagasubaybay para sa isang araw ng masinsinang paligsahan. Umalingawngaw ang mabilis na lagitik ng mga puzzle sa bawat mesa habang binubuksan ang Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024 noong December 8, 2024. Sa kabuuan, 45 na manlalaro ang dumalo sa Antipolo City, Philippines upang magtagisan sa 7 magkakaibang kaganapan na sumaklaw sa 11 rounds ng mainit na tapatan.

Naging sentro ng atensyon ang pinakamabibilis na kaganapan kung saan nasaksihan ang matitinding bilis sa paglutas ng Rubiks Cube. Sa 3x3x3 Cube na nilahukan ng 44 na manlalaro sa 3 rounds, nangibabaw si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong matapos magtala ng winning average na 7.09 kasama ang pinakamabilis na best single na 5.20. Pumangalawa si Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes na nagtala ng average na 7.82, habang pumangatlo si Christian Naguio sa kanyang 8.29 average.

Hindi rin nagpahuli ang bakbakan sa 2x2x2 Cube na may 33 kalahok sa nag-iisang round nito. Pinatunayan ni Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes ang kanyang husay sa maikling format nang masungkit ang unang puwesto gamit ang winning average na 1.80 at best single na 1.34. Sumunod sa podium si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na nagtala ng 2.07 average para sa ikalawang puwesto, samantalang pumangatlo si James Certeza na may 2.46 average.

Nagpatuloy ang magandang laban sa iba pang regular na puzzle sa Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024. Nakuha muli ni Brenton Angelo Lo Wong ang gintong karangalan sa 4x4x4 Cube kung saan naglista siya ng 29.33 winning average at 27.48 best single laban sa 28 kalahok. Pumangalawa si Christian Naguio na may 33.91 average at pumangatlo si Xavier De Vera na nagrehistro ng 35.91 average.

Ipinamalas din ang pambihirang kontrol sa 3x3x3 One-Handed kung saan nagwagi si Christian Naguio na may winning average na 13.57 at best single na 12.50. Pumangalawa sa naturang laban si Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na may 13.93 average, at pumasok sa ikatlong puwesto si Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes na nagtala ng 15.28 average matapos ang 2 rounds ng bakbakan.

Sa mga espesyal na larangan, ipinakita ni Zoei Principe ang kanyang gilas sa Clock matapos magwagi sa 18 kalahok hawak ang 5.99 winning average at 3.84 single, kasunod sina Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes na may 7.25 at Brenton Angelo Lo Wong na may 7.38. Sa 7x7x7 Cube, nanguna si Christian Naguio na may 2:33.90 winning average, habang sa 3x3x3 Blindfolded naman ay nangibabaw si Christian Lacquio na nagtala ng 46.04 best single.

Sa likod ng mga panalo, naging entablado rin ang paligsahan para sa mga personal na tagumpay ng iba pang manlalaro. Ibinaba nang husto ni Latimer Angelo Camba ang kanyang personal record sa 2x2x2 Cube tungo sa 7.21 na 28.2 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa dating 10.04, bukod sa 20.97 sa 3x3x3 Cube na 20.4 porsyentong pagbuti. Malaking hakbang din ang naitala ni Steve Godoy nang magtala ng 21.27 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed na 25.5 porsyentong mas mabilis sa dating 28.55, 11.57 sa Clock na 14.9 porsyentong mas mabilis, at 57.60 sa 4x4x4 Cube na 11.1 porsyentong pag-angat mula sa 1:04.79. Nagpamalas din si Nathaniel Rivera Libre ng 37.74 sa 4x4x4 Cube na 18.3 porsyentong mas mabilis mula 46.22, kasabay ng 3.22 sa 2x2x2 Cube, habang si Prince Elidan Delos Santos ay sumabak sa 4 na event kabilang ang kanyang unang subok sa Clock na nagtala ng 28.37, 18.66 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 1:35.41 sa 4x4x4 Cube.

Ipinagdiwang din ang mga unang pagsabak sa opisyal na entablado ng WCA competition. Sa kanyang unang torneo, lumahok si Michael Paul Romero sa 5 event kung saan nagtala siya ng 2.55 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 10.66 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 3:22.32 sa 7x7x7 Cube para sa ika-4 na puwesto. Unang salang din ito para kay Huanzhi Jedidiah Wang na nagrehistro ng 3.89 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 21.13 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 1:07.20 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed. Gayundin si Jhyan Martillana na sumubok sa 3 kaganapan at nagtala ng 4.74 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 10.19 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 57.54 sa 4x4x4 Cube, habang si Heinrich V. Catubig ay nagtala ng 5.56 sa 2x2x2 Cube at 30.31 sa 3x3x3 Cube sa kanyang pasinaya.

Ang tagumpay ng bawat manlalaro mula sa iba-ibang sulok ng bansa ay nagpatunay sa lumalalim na galing ng komunidad sa bawat cubing competition. Sa pagtatapos ng Algorithms in Antipolo II 2024, naiuwi ng mga pambato ng Pilipinas ang 21 na puwesto sa podium sa lahat ng mga kategorya. Ang bawat naitalang numero at matagumpay na pag-ikot sa Antipolo City ngayong taon ay nag-iiwan ng matibay na pundasyon para sa mas mabilis pang mga laban sa susunod na panahon ng speedcubing.