Bayankhongor Open 2025

Seventy-nine competitors gathered on April 26, 2025, to test their speed across six rounds of play at the 1st floor, Main hall in Bayankhongor / Баянхонгор аймаг, Mongolia. The action unfolded quickly across three distinct events, providing a packed single-day programme of high-level speedcubing. One competitor set the pace above all others by claiming a spot on all three podiums: Myagmardorj Ulziijargal (Өлзийжаргал Мягмардорж). His consistent brilliance across varied puzzles defined the tone of Bayankhongor Open 2025 from the opening rounds to the final solves.

The premier contest of the weekend saw a field of 72 hopefuls enter the traditional 3x3x3 Cube. As the rounds progressed, Myagmardorj Ulziijargal demonstrated total control over the classic Rubik's Cube. He locked in the title with a winning average of 9.41 seconds, backed by a best single of 7.38 seconds. The 3x3 results confirmed a clean podium sweep for the host nation, with Manlai Tumurbaatar (Төмөрбаатар Манлай) taking the runner-up position on an average of 10.66 seconds and Bilguuntamir Soronzontugs (Соронзонтөгс Билгүүнтамир) claiming third place with a mark of 10.94 seconds.

Myagmardorj Ulziijargal was not done after the main event. He stepped right back onto the stage for the 2x2x2 Cube, an event featuring 52 entrants across two fast-paced rounds. While Manlai Tumurbaatar took the top honours with a victorious average of 3.01 seconds and a best single of 2.48 seconds, Ulziijargal stayed firmly in the mix, taking second place with a 3.19 average. Buyandelger Khaschuluun (Буяндэлгэр Хасчулуун) earned the bronze position on the podium with a steady 3.61 second average.

The triangular challenge of the Pyraminx saw 50 solvers contest two rounds, and once again the top of the standings featured familiar names. Khuslen Altansukh (Алтансүх Хүслэн) took the victory thanks to a sharp 5.85 winning average and a 5.31 best single. Buyandelger Khaschuluun secured second place with a 6.11 average, while Myagmardorj Ulziijargal completed his triple podium collection by finishing third on an average of 6.76 seconds. The performance marked him out as the absolute standard-bearer of the competition.

Beyond the hunt for medals, this WCA competition revealed meaningful milestones for dedicated solvers throughout the field. Sergelenbat Nymdorj arrived with 53 career appearances, competing in three events and delivering a standout 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 2.54 seconds, which was 28 percent faster than his previous mark of 3.53 seconds, on his way to sixth place in Pyraminx. Ochir-Erdene Tsogtdelger (Цогтдэлгэр Очир-Эрдэнэ) also posted a remarkable improvement, cutting his 2x2x2 personal best by 23.7 percent from 2.78 to 2.12 seconds across three events to finish fifth in the discipline. Enkhmanlai Enkhbayar entered three events, taking eighth in Pyraminx while lowering his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 11.1 percent to 17.62 seconds. Khuselbayar Tumendemberel contested three events at his first WCA competition, reaching 11th place in Pyraminx with a first attempt of 11.44 seconds alongside an opening 10.85 on 2x2x2 and 37.57 on 3x3x3.

A wave of debutants embraced the speed cubing stage across three events each. Jargalbayar Shinezorig recorded his first ever official attempts, logging 14.97 seconds on 2x2x2 Cube, 29.42 on Pyraminx, and 1:25.58 on 3x3x3 Cube. Iderjavkhlan Molomjamts put up his initial marks with 15.35 on 2x2x2, 24.67 on Pyraminx, and 1:19.80 on 3x3x3 Cube. Bat-Erdene Munkhsaikhan tackled his maiden event trio with times of 13.76 on Pyraminx, 22.56 on 2x2x2, and 34.95 on 3x3x3. Bilguun-Orgil Myagmarsuren rounded out his first official tournament with opening attempts of 14.93 on Pyraminx, 14.99 on 2x2x2, and 43.87 on 3x3x3.

The 2x2x2 Cube category also proved to be a fertile ground for benchmark results, as several competitors established fresh official standards. Solvers like Batbileg Orgil delivered a 7.79 single and an 11.41 average, while Buyanbayar Terbish posted a 7.38 single and a 9.45 average. Baasanjargal Altanshagai recorded a 9.05 single with an 11.70 average, and Barkhas Surenjav set a 10.28 single alongside an 18.28 average. Unubold Tumursukh registered a 5.99 single and an 11.95 average, demonstrating the sheer enthusiasm radiating throughout the brackets.

Every single one of the nine podium positions across the tournament belonged to solvers representing Mongolia, demonstrating the depth of local talent in the region. The efficient single-day schedule gave participants maximum solving time in front of the timers while keeping the competitive energy high throughout each stage of the bracket. From experienced contenders battling for top averages to newcomers recording their very first official times, the event delivered memorable action at every level.

As the final timers were cleared away in Bayankhongor, the outcome left a clear mark on the local competitive landscape. With a title in the main event, a runner-up finish, and a third-place medal, Myagmardorj Ulziijargal set the competitive standard that defined Bayankhongor Open 2025. Solvers across the province will look back on the weekend as an intense showcase of skill as the community turns its sights toward the next season of play.