Berisso al Cubo 2023

Theo Goluboff delivered a tour de force across two days of intense speedcubing in South America, highlighted by a dominant 7.22-second winning average in the classic 3x3x3 Cube final. That gold-medal performance in the weekend's main event anchored a five-victory sweep across diverse disciplines. Held at the Escuela De Educación Media 2 Francisco Perito Moreno in Berisso, Buenos Aires, Argentina from April 29 to April 30, Berisso al Cubo 2023 brought together 66 competitors across 14 events and 27 rounds of high-level competition. For many present, this memorable cubing competition offered an extraordinary look at established Argentine talent going head-to-head with an ambitious field.

A major Rubik's Cube gathering in 2023 is defined as much by its first-time competitors and fresh breakthroughs as by its title contenders. Stepping up to the solving station at an official WCA competition carries a distinct blend of nervous anticipation and focus, particularly for those tackling new puzzles under standard tournament regulations for the very first time. Between rounds, competitors shared techniques, monitored official timers, and soaked in the lively atmosphere of the venue. The 3x3 results alone saw 62 entrants battle across three rounds, providing a welcoming yet challenging proving ground for everyone in the auditorium.

Beyond his primary 3x3 victory, Goluboff proved virtually unstoppable across mid-sized twists and specialty formats. In the 4x4x4 Cube, he clinched the title with an average of 25.26 seconds and a fast single of 23.10. His command extended to the 5x5x5 Cube, where a 54.29 average secured first place over Gael Augusto Lapeyre and Bautista Bonazzola. Goluboff also took top honours in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an exceptional 9.91 average, breaking into sub-10 territory, and added a gold in Clock with a winning average of 6.81 seconds.

The broader leaderboard at Berisso al Cubo 2023 showcased immense depth across the Argentine speed cubing community. Gael Augusto Lapeyre claimed the 2x2x2 Cube title with an exact 2.00 average alongside a 1.24 single, and also topped the Pyraminx bracket with a sharp 2.97 average. Bautista Bonazzola proved dominant on the largest NxN puzzles, winning the 6x6x6 Cube with a 1:44.93 average and the 7x7x7 Cube with a 2:38.08 mean. In Skewb, Federico da Fonseca took first with a 2.75 average, while Felipe Maierowicz earned the Square-1 victory with an 8.87 average. Blindfolded events saw Manuel Gutman sweep both the 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 17.53 seconds and the 4x4x4 Blindfolded in 1:42.83, while Leandro Martín López captured Megaminx with a 28.04 average.

Away from the top step of the podium, significant personal leaps unfolded throughout the scorecards. Dante Llosa Fernandez took on 10 events, cutting his 6x6x6 Cube mark by 48.2% to 3:12.98, dropping his Megaminx best by 33.6% to 2:08.37, taking 7th place in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, and posting a 2:26.88 in his first blindfolded attempt. Ulises Martin Lopez tackled 7 disciplines, securing a 32.6% improvement in 5x5x5 Cube with a 1:53.23 single while making debut attempts in Skewb at 13.07 and Pyraminx at 16.02. Ángeles Liguori entered 6 events, shaving 32.1% off her 2x2x2 mark to reach 4.54, improving her Pyraminx best by 27.5% to 8.65, and recording a first 5x5x5 attempt of 2:06.43. Bruno Tomas Soto competed in 10 categories, claiming 10th in 7x7x7 Cube, cutting 25.5% off his Skewb best to 6.04, improving his Megaminx time by 10.4% to 2:38.73, and logging a 3:58.21 in his first 6x6x6 appearance.

The spirit of development was equally evident in the efforts of other rising competitors who expanded their tournament repertoires. Maximiliano Almaraz entered four events, posting debut official marks of 4.39 in 2x2x2 Cube, 17.50 in Pyraminx, and 45.27 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Gabriel Lautaro Gurrieri tackled five events, recording his first tournament attempts in Pyraminx with 14.57, 3x3x3 One-Handed with 1:04.75, and 4x4x4 Cube with 2:17.01. Juan Martín Larrateguy reduced his 3x3x3 Cube best by 16% to 51.81 while logging initial marks in 2x2x2 Cube at 20.22 and Pyraminx at 20.11. Julián Goldszein improved his 2x2x2 time by 14.4% to 5.30 while registering debut official singles of 29.25 in 3x3x3 Cube and 1:51.69 in 4x4x4 Cube.

The blindfolded and complex disciplines tested memory and spatial awareness to the absolute maximum. Manuel Gutman stood out by converting rapid inspection into swift, blind executions, leading the podiums in both 3x3x3 and 4x4x4 blindfolded formats ahead of Guido Dipietro and Leonardo Ezequiel Cruz. In the 12-sided Megaminx, Leandro Martín López displayed immense endurance, delivering a standout 26.90 single during his title run. These demanding disciplines highlighted how varied and multifaceted modern speedcubing has become across Argentina.

When the final timers clicked off at Berisso al Cubo 2023, the event stood as a celebration of personal milestones and athletic precision. Across every age and background, all 42 available podium positions went to competitors representing Argentina, underscoring the strength of the national scene. With veteran champions defending their territory and fresh entrants making their first marks on the regional stage, Berisso delivered a memorable chapter in South American cubing.

As competitors packed away their puzzles and compared final standings, the focus shifted toward future training cycles and the next season of tournament play. Whether conquering the pressure of a first solve or celebrating a multi-event victory, everyone who stood behind the mats in Berisso left with valuable experience. The stage in Buenos Aires demonstrated that every turn of the puzzle brings new possibilities to the competitive arena.

Sesenta y seis competidores llegaron a la Escuela De Educación Media 2 Francisco Perito Moreno para disputar un intenso fin de semana de speedcubing. El certamen Berisso al Cubo 2023 reunió catorce pruebas oficiales y un total de veintisiete rondas durante el 29 y 30 de abril. La atención principal se concentró de inmediato en las categorías de mayor aceleración en la mesa, donde las resoluciones de menos de diez segundos definieron los lugares de privilegio.

En la categoría reina de 3x3x3 Cube, Theo Goluboff impuso condiciones a lo largo de las tres rondas pactadas. Goluboff se llevó el triunfo definitivo con un promedio ganador de 7.22 segundos y dejó el mejor registro individual del certamen con 5.81 segundos. La competencia fue muy cerrada en la final, donde Bautista Bonazzola obtuvo el segundo escalón con 7.92 segundos, apenas por delante de Gael Augusto Lapeyre, quien finalizó tercero con 7.94 segundos.

La acción vertiginosa del 2x2x2 Cube confirmó el dominio de los especialistas en giros rápidos. Gael Augusto Lapeyre se alzó con la victoria tras promediar exactamente 2.00 segundos en la ronda final, sumado a un registro individual de 1.24 segundos en las fases eliminatorias. En esta disciplina compitieron cincuenta y un participantes a lo largo de tres rondas, configurando uno de los cuadros más nutridos y dinámicos que se vieron en Berisso, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

El éxito de Gael Augusto Lapeyre no se detuvo en el cubo de menor tamaño. En Pyraminx, Lapeyre se adjudicó la primera posición frente a cuarenta y cuatro participantes con un promedio ganador de 2.97 segundos y un registro individual de 2.66 segundos. Por su parte, Theo Goluboff sumó victorias en 4x4x4 Cube con 25.26 segundos de promedio, en 3x3x3 One-Handed promediando 9.91 segundos, en 5x5x5 Cube con 54.29 segundos y en Clock registrando una media de 6.81 segundos.

La competencia de Berisso al Cubo 2023 también ofreció un espacio fundamental para el progreso personal y el estreno en distintas modalidades oficiales. Maximiliano Sfara completó seis categorías y logró una notable mejora en 4x4x4 Cube con un tiempo de 1:12.58, un cincuenta y uno coma dos por ciento más rápido que su marca previa, además de bajar a 23.70 en 3x3x3 One-Handed. Ignacio Miño afrontó cuatro pruebas, logrando su mejor registro en 3x3x3 Cube de 18.84 segundos junto a sus primeros intentos en Megaminx con 2:51.60 y en 4x4x4 Cube con 2:23.52. Dante Nocera participó en nueve pruebas, ubicándose noveno en Pyraminx con marca personal de 5.56, superando su registro en Megaminx con 1:03.11 y realizando su primer intento en 5x5x5 Cube con 2:50.07. Lucas Ducatenzeiler sumó sus primeros intentos en 2x2x2 Cube con 9.64 y en 3x3x3 Cube con 20.62.

Varios competidores vivieron además su primera experiencia en una competición de cubo de Rubik durante las jornadas del año 2023. Matías Emanuel Cherñac completó cuatro categorías, registrando 14.02 segundos en 3x3x3 Cube, 13.39 en Pyraminx y 42.49 en 3x3x3 One-Handed. Tobias Gauna Tanzi disputó cuatro modalidades, con registros de 45.06 en 3x3x3 Cube, 27.85 en Pyraminx y 41.34 en Clock. Samuel Peña realizó marcas oficiales en tres eventos con 6.84 en 2x2x2 Cube, 23.16 en 3x3x3 Cube y 12.32 en Pyraminx. Francisco Malagisi debutó en dos pruebas, completando 11.63 en Pyraminx y 45.14 en 3x3x3 Cube.

El programa de cubos grandes consagró a Bautista Bonazzola, quien ganó la prueba de 6x6x6 Cube con una media de 1:44.93 y la de 7x7x7 Cube con un promedio de 2:38.08, superando en ambos podios a Theo Goluboff y a Gael Augusto Lapeyre. En Megaminx, Leandro Martín López aseguró el primer puesto con un promedio de 28.04 segundos. En Square-1, Felipe Maierowicz conquistó el certamen con una media de 8.87 segundos por delante de Lapeyre y Goluboff, mientras que Federico da Fonseca ganó Skewb con un promedio de 2.75 segundos.

Las pruebas a ciegas exhibieron la precisión de Manuel Gutman, quien se llevó la victoria en 3x3x3 Blindfolded con una media de 17.53 segundos y en 4x4x4 Blindfolded con un tiempo medio de 1:42.83, escoltado en ambos casos por Guido Dipietro y Leonardo Ezequiel Cruz. En el balance general de Berisso al Cubo 2023, todos los puestos de podio quedaron en manos de representantes locales en este torneo oficial avalado por la World Cube Association.