Bayanzurkh Cup 2026

A nail-biting tie at the top of the 3x3x3 Cube final marked the peak of the action as Myagmardorj Ulziijargal and Bilguuntamir Soronzontugs both registered a 9.39 average, with Ulziijargal securing the title by virtue of an 8.40 best single. Behind that dramatic finish stood the dedicated team of organizers, delegates, and station volunteers who kept Bayanzurkh Cup 2026 moving smoothly throughout the single-day schedule on May 16, 2026. Their work on the floor ensured that every heat and scorecard ran on time across six diverse events.

Hosted at School No. 148 in the Bayanzurkh District of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the cubing competition brought together 73 competitors from across the region. Running a seven-round schedule in one day requires meticulous scoretaking, prompt judging, and constant cube running. The organizers provided a seamless platform where competitors could focus purely on turning speed, creating an energetic atmosphere from the morning rounds all the way through the final showdowns.

The 3x3 results drew the central focus of the afternoon, featuring a field of 60 solvers across two rounds of classic Rubik's Cube solving. Ulziijargal delivered when the pressure peaked, posting the winning 9.39 mark alongside his sharp 8.40 single. Soronzontugs matched the average precisely at 9.39 to claim second place, while Chandmani Munkhjargal rounded out the podium with a composed 10.29 average in the final.

Ulziijargal also swept the 4x4x4 Cube event, posting a 33.77 winning average and a 29.34 single to complete an impressive double victory. Soronzontugs claimed second place on the 4x4x4 podium with a 42.77 average, while Khuslen Altansukh took third place with a 45.38 mark. Altansukh found his own golden moment in the Pyraminx, taking top honors with a 5.28 average, just edging past Serdamba Lkhagvadorj who finished with a 5.29 average, followed by Temujin Batjargal in third at 5.92.

Beyond the championship battles, Bayanzurkh Cup 2026 highlighted remarkable personal milestones across the field. Tuvshinbayar Amgalanbaatar tackled six events, securing a 10th-place finish in Skewb while logging a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with 1:50.79, a first Clock attempt of 17.99, and a massive 65.3 percent drop in Pyraminx to reach 6.80. Bat-Orshikh Baatarsukh took 9th in Clock, posted a first Skewb attempt of 16.45, a first Clock solve of 20.02, and improved his Pyraminx mark by 45 percent down to 6.80. Sakyen Kadyrbyek cut his 3x3x3 best by 62 percent to 1:07.04, reduced his Clock time by 38.6 percent to 29.39, and recorded a first 2x2x2 attempt of 33.60. Enkh-Anir Tserentogtokh delivered a first Skewb attempt of 25.87 and cut her Pyraminx mark by 47.3 percent to 11.86.

The personal breakthroughs continued across the scorecards as Anirgoo Bukhchuluun achieved an exceptional 67.4 percent improvement in the 2x2x2 Cube with a 3.96 personal best and dropped his 3x3x3 mark by 36.5 percent to 34.39. Uranbileg Turbileg registered a first Clock attempt of 17.64, taking 7th place, while slashing his 3x3x3 time by 27.7 percent to 26.49. Erkhes Nyamsuren advanced to 5th place in the 3x3x3 Cube and sliced 38.7 percent off his Pyraminx best down to 4.80. Meanwhile, Bilegt Bayanmunkh stepped up for their first WCA competition, competing in four events, finishing 11th in 4x4x4 Cube, and recording initial marks of 16.95 in 3x3x3, 9.48 in Pyraminx, and 4.93 in 2x2x2.

The side events provided equally fast-paced action at Bayanzurkh Cup 2026. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Egshiglen Naidanjid claimed victory with a swift 3.80 average and a 3.20 single, holding off Ulziijargal and Radnaa Zoljargal, who both turned in matching 3.86 averages. Temulen Zoljargal earned the Skewb title with a 6.32 average, ahead of Serdamba Lkhagvadorj at 6.45 and Temujin Batjargal at 6.72. In the Clock event, Maralgoo Ganbold secured first place with a 7.00 average, followed by Ariunsaikhan Erdenebileg at 9.52 and Temujin Batjargal at 10.50.

Every podium finish across all six disciplines belonged to Mongolian competitors, showcasing the rising standard of speedcubing across the country in 2026. The smooth execution of the competition stood as a credit to the local speed cubing community, whose volunteer efforts kept the venue running without a hitch. As the day concluded at School No. 148, participants left with new personal records and strong memories of a well-orchestrated tournament.