Big n' Blind Caloocan 2024

Six distinct disciplines challenged thirty-six competitors across nine rounds of intense speedcubing on August 18, 2024, as the SM Center Sangandaan hosted Big n' Blind Caloocan 2024. The lineup in Caloocan, Philippines spanned from standard 3x3x3 Cube solving to giant multi-layered mechanisms and complex memory trials. Spectators following the 3x3 results saw lightning-fast turns, but the broad schedule demanded far more than standard dexterity. Speed cubing enthusiasts were treated to a complete test of spatial logic, stamina, and mental recall across big cubes and blindfolded brackets.

The 3x3x3 Cube final drew thirty-three entrants and produced a masterclass from Brenton Angelo Lo Wong. Wong secured first place with an impressive 6.52 winning average, anchored by a best single of 5.74 seconds. Christian Naguio took second place with an 8.09 average after posting a 7.59 single, while Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc earned third with an 8.18 average and a 7.62 single. The single-round Rubik's Cube contest proved decisive, highlighting the sharp precision required at the highest level of classic speedcubing competition.

Big cube specialists found plenty of room to shine as the layers stacked up from five to seven. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc captured the title across two rounds with a 47.46 average and a 45.84 single, finishing ahead of Christian Naguio at 52.85 and Korea's Seungyong Han at 53.80. Palisoc doubled his gold haul in the 6x6x6 Cube, recording a winning average of 1:33.46 and a single of 1:24.78. Richmond Mico Rigor took second with 1:36.35, while Han finished third with 1:37.11.

The 7x7x7 Cube pushed solving endurance to its absolute limits over two rounds. Seungyong Han claimed victory with a 2:10.51 average, bolstered by a 2:07.67 best single. Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc added another podium finish by taking second place with a 2:20.35 average, while Dale Palmares completed the podium in third with a 2:21.14 mark. The demanding event showcased the immense focus necessary to navigate the vast number of edge and center pieces on the biggest official puzzles.

Beyond the visible twists of the big cubes, the blindfolded events required complete sensory discipline. In the standard 3x3x3 Blindfolded round, John Axel B. Gordo secured the victory with a standout 21.37 single, outpacing Christian Naguio who finished second with 54.26, and Luis Gabriel Magadia in third with 1:03.89. Gordo repeated his winning form in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, securing the top spot by successfully solving 33 out of 51 cubes within 59:28. Magadia earned second place with a flawless 13 out of 13 in 50:00, while Naguio placed third with 9 out of 12 in 58:38.

The depth of this WCA competition was reflected in the personal breakthroughs achieved across the tournament floor. Reymon Jethro Aguilar entered four events, posting a massive 6x6x6 Cube personal best of 2:54.83 that was 43.3 percent faster than his previous best, while taking on his first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube with a time of 4:15.42, cutting his 5x5x5 Cube best to 1:41.39, and finishing 22nd in 3x3x3 Cube. Patrick Angelo J. Sanchez tackled four events, completing his first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 2:51.51 and 7x7x7 Cube in 4:57.39, while improving his 5x5x5 Cube personal best by 19.1 percent to 1:29.66 and finishing 23rd in 3x3x3 Cube. Bjorn Ephraim Mendoza achieved a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 12.97, an improvement of 31.3 percent, to secure 24th place. Robert Isaac Sanchez cut his 3x3x3 Cube best by 22.5 percent to 12.38 on his way to 27th place.

The personal milestones continued throughout the order of play. James A. Acana competed in four disciplines, lowering his 7x7x7 Cube best by 24.9 percent to 5:40.62, trimming his 6x6x6 Cube best by 20.5 percent to 3:34.01, sharpening his 3x3x3 Cube best by 9.9 percent to 10.27, and finishing 25th in 3x3x3 Cube. Christian Paul Lara entered four events, slicing his 7x7x7 Cube best by 14.7 percent to 3:26.30, dropping his 6x6x6 Cube mark by 8.6 percent to 2:22.92, and finishing 16th in 3x3x3 Cube. Mark Anthony Dellosa recorded his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a 1:30.92, improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 7.7 percent to 9.49, and placed 12th in 3x3x3 Cube. Archie G. Jamlan took on three events, completing his first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 3:10.05 and finishing 26th in 3x3x3 Cube.

The diverse schedule at Big n' Blind Caloocan 2024 offered a complete showcase of speedcubing talent. From the rapid-fire single rounds of classic cubes to the hour-long mental marathons of multi-blind solving, the tournament brought together 36 dedicated participants under one roof. With fifteen podium placements for the host nation and three for Korea, the gathering at SM Center Sangandaan highlighted the technical range and resilience defining modern competitive solving.

As the final timers reset in Caloocan, Philippines, competitors walked away with hard-earned personal bests and new milestones across six distinct categories. Big n' Blind Caloocan 2024 demonstrated how variety enriches the competitive landscape, pushing solvers to master mechanical complexity alongside pure memorisation. The memorable weekend at SM Center Sangandaan sets a high standard of versatility for the cubing community heading into the remainder of the 2024 season.

Puno ng pananabik ang SM Center Sangandaan habang tahimik na nakatutok ang bawat kalahok sa kani-kanilang mga timer at puzzle matapos ang bawat pag-ikot. Sa gitna ng matitinding sagupaan sa speedcubing, naging malinaw na ang tunay na sukatan ng tagumpay sa araw na ito ay ang tibay at katatagan sa bawat solve. Hindi lamang swerteng single solves ang nagdikta sa kapalaran ng mga manlalaro kundi ang tuluy-tuloy na bilis sa kabuuan ng bawat round.

Naganap ang Big n' Blind Caloocan 2024 noong August 18, 2024 sa Caloocan, Philippines kung saan nagtipon ang 36 competitors para sa 6 events at 9 rounds ng labanan. Sa prestihiyosong 3x3x3 Cube, pinatunayan ni Brenton Angelo Lo Wong ang kanyang pambihirang kontrol matapos sungkitin ang unang pwesto gamit ang winning average na 6.52 kasama ang pinakamabilis na single na 5.74. Pumangalawa si Christian Naguio na nagtala ng average na 8.09 habang si Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc ang pumangatlo sa kanyang 8.18 average sa nag-iisang round ng 33 competitors.

Ipinamalas din ni Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc ang kanyang dominasyon sa mas malalaking Rubik's Cube categories sa pamamagitan ng matinding konsistensi. Nakuha niya ang gintong medalya sa 5x5x5 Cube nang magtala ng winning average na 47.46 at single na 45.84 laban sa 27 kalahok. Pumangalawa rito si Christian Naguio sa average na 52.85 habang pumangatlo si Seungyong Han ng Korea na nagsumite ng 53.80 average sa dalawang rounds ng kompetisyon.

Hindi nagpaawat si Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc nang muling magwagi sa 6x6x6 Cube sa pamamagitan ng winning average na 1:33.46 at pinakamabilis na single na 1:24.78 laban sa 21 katunggali. Sumunod sa kanya si Richmond Mico Rigor na nagtala ng 1:36.35 average habang ikatlong pwesto si Seungyong Han na may 1:37.11. Sa 7x7x7 Cube naman, ibinuhos ni Seungyong Han ang matatag na performance upang magkampeon sa winning average na 2:10.51 at single na 2:07.67, kung saan pumangalawa si Inigo Miguel B. Palisoc sa 2:20.35 at pumangatlo si Dale Palmares sa 2:21.14.

Sa larangan ng memorya at diskarte, nagningning si John Axel B. Gordo sa 3x3x3 Blindfolded matapos magtala ng panalong single na 21.37 laban sa 11 kalahok, kahit nagtapos sa DNF ang average. Pumangalawa sa kategoryang ito si Christian Naguio sa oras na 54.26 at pumangatlo si Luis Gabriel Magadia na nagrehistro ng 1:03.89. Nasungkit din ni John Axel B. Gordo ang tagumpay sa 3x3x3 Multi-Blind nang maresolba ang 33/51 cubes sa loob ng 59:28, habang pumangalawa si Luis Gabriel Magadia na may perpektong 13/13 sa 50:00 at ikatlo si Christian Naguio na may 9/12 sa 58:38.

Bukod sa mga kampeon, nasaksihan sa cubing competition ang kahanga-hangang pagsusumikap ng iba pang mga manlalaro na nagtala ng mga bagong personal record. Gumawa ng malaking hakbang si Hiroyuki Iriyama na lumahok sa anim na events at nagtala ng personal best sa 6x6x6 Cube na 2:31.56 mula sa dating 2:59.89 na 15.7 porsyentong mas mabilis, kasama ang 3:47.88 sa 7x7x7 Cube na 4.1 porsyentong bilis mula 3:57.52 at ikalimang pwesto sa 3x3x3 Multi-Blind. Si Gibran Kwan naman ay nagtala ng 1:48.16 personal best sa 3x3x3 Blindfolded na 4.6 porsyentong pagbuti mula 1:53.42 at 1:32.30 sa 5x5x5 Cube mula 1:36.00 upang makuha ang ikaapat na pwesto sa blindfolded matapos sumabak sa tatlong events.

Nagpakita rin ng dedikasyon si Cevero Muji Bermas na lumahok sa apat na events at nakuha ang ikalimang pwesto sa 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, habang si John Lendon P. Segundo ay nagtala ng personal best na 10.07 sa 3x3x3 Cube patungo sa ika-14 na pwesto. Apat na bagong mukha ang sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition sa 3x3x3 Cube. Si Carl Joaqui Curutan ay umabot sa ika-10 pwesto sa kanyang unang attempt na 9.77, si Reoghan Caeleb P. Condes ay nagtala ng 22.09 para sa ika-29 na pwesto, si Bryden Liam Manlapaz Abelita ay nagrehistro ng 23.41 para sa ika-30 pwesto, at si Willber C. Liton ay nagtala ng 36.28 para sa ika-33 pwesto.

Naging matagumpay ang Big n' Blind Caloocan 2024 sa pagpapakita ng kabuuang galing ng mga manlalaro sa bansa ngayong taong 2024. Sa kabuuang bilang ng mga pwesto sa podium, humakot ang Pilipinas ng 15 habang nag-uwi naman ang Korea ng 3. Ang bawat round at bawat puzzle ay nagpatunay na ang pare-pareho at matatag na bilis ang siyang tunay na nag-aangat sa isang speedcuber tungo sa tagumpay.