Big & Blind CBBA 2025

Ten rounds of high-tension solving determined the champions in Cochabamba, Bolivia, where the mean-of-three format left no margin for error across the weekend. Held at Condominio Marbella II on February 22, 2025, Big & Blind CBBA 2025 gathered 23 competitors to battle through the larger twists of the classic Rubik's Cube alongside grueling memory challenges. In events where every single attempt counts toward the final average, a solitary lapse can ruin an entire round. The format demanded total precision, making every turn crucial from the opening round to the final solves.

Across the big cubes, Jhoel Ariel Espindola Perez delivered a masterclass in composure, sweeping all three large puzzle events. In the 6x6x6 Cube final, where three steady solves are required with no discarding of a worst result, Espindola Perez secured victory with a winning average of 1:54.13 and a best single of 1:47.40. Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas finished in second place with an average of 1:59.57, while Daniel Delgado Candia completed the podium in 2:07.69. Espindola Perez demonstrated that consistency under pressure remains the defining attribute of championship-level big cube solving.

The demanding standard continued in the 7x7x7 Cube, another discipline governed entirely by the mean-of-three rule. Jhoel Ariel Espindola Perez claimed the top spot once again, logging a winning average of 2:55.71 to go with a standout single of 2:44.80. Fabricio Andrés Yañez Terrazas took the silver medal with a mark of 3:11.61, narrowly edging Daniel Delgado Candia who posted 3:12.62 for third. Earlier, Espindola Perez also captured first place in the 5x5x5 Cube, recording an average of 1:01.91 ahead of Maicol Deimar Machaca Apaza in 1:06.71 and Yañez Terrazas in 1:08.09.

Blindfolded events elevated the stakes even higher, requiring competitors to memorize puzzle states before executing algorithms unseen. Juan Diego Soria Velez seized control in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, logging a national record single of 34.95 seconds for Bolivia during the contest and posting a winning average of 53.02 across the final round. Nicolás Arispe Valda secured second place with an average of 1:08.98, while Jhoel Manuel Callata Cardoso placed third in 1:15.65. Blindfold solving leaves no room for hesitation, as any single misplaced layer results in an immediate penalty that destroys an average.

The unsparing nature of sightless solving showed clearly across the specialty brackets at Big & Blind CBBA 2025. In 4x4x4 Blindfolded, Sebastián Morón Mariscal earned the victory with a single of 9:24.07, surviving a round where no finalist managed a complete average. Daniel Tarifa followed in second place with a time of 13:02.00, while Jhersson Cabezas Luizaga and Abdiel Avila Panozo tied for third. Meanwhile, Juan Diego Soria Velez took top honors in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind by successfully solving 9 out of 10 cubes in 34:19, outperforming Sebastián Morón Mariscal who solved 7 out of 9 in 50:32 and Jhoel Manuel Callata Cardoso with 8 of 12 in 54:21.

Beyond the trophy battles, numerous competitors achieved significant milestones away from the center stage. Nahuel Teran Garcia logged a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 2:08.51, improving by 29.4 percent from an earlier mark of 3:01.92, while also taking on a first ever attempt at the 6x6x6 Cube in 4:43.31. Abner Aron Angulo Ledezma delivered substantial drops across two events, cutting his 6x6x6 Cube best by 23.7 percent down to 2:48.93 and his 7x7x7 Cube mark by 7.8 percent to 4:41.01. First attempts at complex disciplines were frequent, as Marcos Esteban Tango Aranibar recorded a first ever 5x5x5 Cube solve of 3:11.66 and a first 6x6x6 Cube effort of 7:27.80.

The depth of personal progress highlighted the rewarding nature of the cubing competition. Jhonatan Bernabé Flores tackled his first ever 5x5x5 Cube solve with a time of 1:52.57, posted his first 3x3x3 Blindfolded attempt in 4:23.40, and finished fifth in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind. Leonardo Gabriel Ovirece Figueroa registered initial official attempts in both the 6x6x6 Cube with 5:29.00 and 7x7x7 Cube in 9:36.63. Alex Ignacio Arispe Loza took on his first ever 3x3x3 Blindfolded attempt to record a time of 6:28.54. Andre Zubieta Hinojosa achieved a best finish of fifth in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, while Daniel C. Bedoya earned a fifth-place result in the 6x6x6 Cube.

The gathering in Cochabamba served as a showcase of versatility, where speedcubing talent met the intense demands of mental endurance. Even without traditional 3x3 results on the schedule, the gathering tested the limits of memory, stamina, and finger speed across six specialized events. Whether managing giant puzzles or deciphering sequences in complete darkness, every competitor faced the immediate reality that a small miscalculation could define their entire run. The single-day WCA competition delivered memorable performances across the board.

As the final rounds wrapped up at Big & Blind CBBA 2025, Bolivian solvers swept all nineteen podium positions available throughout the meet. The intense format demanded absolute consistency, and those who mastered their nerve emerged with well-earned hardware. The dedication displayed across both large cubes and blindfolded disciplines set a strong foundation for the community as the 2025 speed cubing calendar moves forward toward future challenges.