Bucharest Cubing July 2026

Ianis Costin Chele delivered a breathtaking masterclass in the 4x4x4 Cube final, setting two Romanian national records with a 20.11 single and a 24.32 winning average. That peak performance marked a standout moment in the midsummer speedcubing calendar as competitors gathered for a packed one-day showcase. Held on July 25, 2026, Bucharest Cubing July 2026 brought together 37 competitors at Colegiul Tehnologic Viaceslav Harnaj in Bucuresti, Romania, providing a critical competitive checkpoint late in the summer stretch of the 2026 season.

The tournament schedule packed 10 rounds across 6 events into a single day of intense speed cubing action. As the summer schedule reaches its peak, the competition offered contenders a high-stakes environment to test their pacing and execution across both standard and big cubes. Chele and Radu Andrei Andrieș effectively divided the tournament honours, sweeping every title between them while international contenders added extra depth to the podium battles.

In the classic 3x3x3 Cube, Chele led the field across three rounds to capture the title with a 6.37 average, complemented by a lightning-fast best single of 5.55. Haluk Ulkusal secured second place with a 7.32 average, while Andrieș claimed third at 7.97. Chele also dominated the 2x2x2 Cube final, posting an event-winning average of 1.70 and a 1.21 single to take the crown ahead of Andrieș, who finished runner-up at 2.19, and Matei Florea in third with 2.29.

The 4x4x4 Cube was entirely Chele's domain, where his double national record run left him comfortably atop the standings. Ulkusal took silver with an average of 27.10, and Andrieș picked up another medal with bronze at 27.75. However, as the puzzle layers expanded, Andrieș firmly took control of the heavier hardware, sparking an impressive sweep across the remaining big cubes on the schedule.

Andrieș captured the 5x5x5 Cube title with a clinical 51.70 average and a best single of 47.32, holding off Chele, who finished second in 52.05, and Ulkusal, who placed third in 54.36. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Andrieș clocked an average of 1:36.15 to take first place, ahead of Ulkusal at 1:49.51 and Hungary's Szabolcs Szántai at 1:52.01. Andrieș capped his triple-gold haul in the 7x7x7 Cube with a 2:25.40 winning average, while Mihnea Andrei Panţu finished second at 2:50.95 and Szántai took third in 2:56.18. The 7x7x7 event also featured a Bulgarian national record single of 2:50.16 set by Ognian Baruh.

Behind the headline podium sweeps, the results table at Bucharest Cubing July 2026 hides remarkable personal breakthroughs from across the roster. Mihail Tudor Gheorghiță delivered huge personal bests in both of his events, cutting his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 67.2 percent down to 6.62 and his Rubik's Cube time by 31.8 percent to 31.85, on his way to 27th place. Chirilă Lucas Mihai took on five events and made his first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube with a time of 7:40.17 to finish 16th, while also dropping his 5x5x5 Cube personal best by 24.6 percent to 2:05.13 and his 4x4x4 Cube time by 21 percent to 53.91. Alexandru Bedereagă slashed his 3x3x3 mark by 46.9 percent to 11.74 and improved his 2x2x2 single by 27.3 percent to 3.72 to earn a best finish of 25th. Robert Vasile completed a five-event campaign highlighted by a 34.8 percent drop in the 6x6x6 Cube to 4:00.17, a 33.4 percent improvement in 5x5x5 Cube to 1:28.99, and a 3x3x3 personal best of 9.33.

The progress continued across the mid-table brackets as Mareș Horia Teodor made his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a 2:22.89 solve, while trimming his 3x3x3 Cube best by 14.5 percent to 10.75 and placing 15th in the 2x2x2 Cube. Codrin Zaharia tackled all six events on the schedule, achieving a 14.7 percent cut in the 6x6x6 Cube to 3:02.02 for a 12th-place finish, alongside a 10.5 percent improvement in 4x4x4 Cube to 41.09 and a 3x3x3 personal best of 9.53. Vlad-Andrei Constantin posted an impressive 10th-place finish in 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 7.77, a 12.6 percent drop, while taking his 4x4x4 Cube time down to 40.36. Victor Daniel Voinea rounded out the notable milestones by lowering his 3x3x3 mark by 11.1 percent to 26.94 and his 2x2x2 result by 8.9 percent to 8.08 across his two events.

Looking at the broader international tally from this WCA competition, host nation Romania collected 16 podium places while Hungary earned two medals through Szántai's strong showing in the big cubes. The event demonstrated the depth of the local scene, with intense competition throughout every round of the day. The official 3x3 results confirmed the high standard of solving across the entire cohort in the capital.

As the final timers were stopped at Colegiul Tehnologic Viaceslav Harnaj, the gathered solvers could look back on a day defined by national benchmarks and personal progress. Bucharest Cubing July 2026 proved to be an essential summer test for regional speedcubers looking to sharpen their form. With multiple records established and key titles shared between two dominant competitors, the competition provided another compelling chapter as the season progresses.

6.37 secunde a fost media castigatoare prin care Ianis Costin Chele a dominat proba regina la Bucharest Cubing July 2026. Evenimentul gazduit la Colegiul Tehnologic Viaceslav Harnaj in Bucuresti, Romania, pe 25 iulie 2026, a reunit la start 37 de concurenti intr-o competitie de speedcubing structurata pe 10 runde si 6 probe oficiale. Atmosfera competitiva a fost definita inca de la primele rezolvari ale zilei de ritmul alert din formatele scurte.

Proba clasica de cubul lui Rubik 3x3x3 a oferit cel mai disputat parcurs al intrecerii, desfasurat de-a lungul a trei runde intense. Ianis Costin Chele a urcat pe prima treapta a podiumului cu o medie finala de 6.37 secunde si un cel mai bun single de 5.55 secunde. Pozitia a doua i-a revenit lui Haluk Ulkusal cu o medie de 7.32 secunde, in timp ce Radu Andrei Andries a completat podiumul pe locul al treilea cu o medie de 7.97 secunde.

Viteza pura a continuat in proba de cub 2x2x2, unde Ianis Costin Chele a obtinut o noua victorie categorica in fata a 35 de participanti. Cu o medie remarcabila de 1.70 secunde si o rezolvare rapida de 1.21 secunde, acesta s-a impus in fata colegilor sai din Romania. Radu Andrei Andries a incheiat pe locul secund cu 2.19 secunde, iar Matei Florea a ocupat treapta a treia a podiumului cu media de 2.29 secunde.

Succesul lui Chele s-a extins si la cubul 4x4x4, unde a stabilit noi recorduri nationale pentru Romania. Pe langa victoria finala asigurata cu o medie de 24.32 secunde, acesta a semnat si cel mai rapid single al probei in 20.11 secunde, ambele rezultate devenind recorduri nationale. Haluk Ulkusal a incheiat proba de 4x4x4 pe pozitia a doua cu 27.10 secunde, urmat de Radu Andrei Andries cu 27.75 secunde in finala.

Probele cu mai multe straturi au apartinut insa in totalitate lui Radu Andrei Andries. La cubul 5x5x5, Andries a triumfat cu o medie de 51.70 secunde, devansandu-i pe Ianis Costin Chele, care a terminat al doilea cu 52.05, si pe Haluk Ulkusal, clasat al treilea cu 54.36 secunde. La cubul 6x6x6, Andries a castigat din nou cu 1:36.15, urmat de Ulkusal cu 1:49.51 si Szabolcs Szántai din Ungaria cu 1:52.01.

Incheierea marilor cuburi la cubul 7x7x7 a adus a treia victorie personala pentru Radu Andrei Andries, gratie unei medii de 2:25.40 si a unui single de 2:17.20. Pe locul secund a sosit Mihnea Andrei Pantu cu 2:50.95, in timp ce Szabolcs Szántai a completat podiumul cu 2:56.18. Tot in aceasta proba, Ognian Baruh a stabilit un record national pentru Bulgaria cu un single de 2:50.16.

Dincolo de medaliile disputate la varf, aceasta competitie WCA a evidentiat numeroase performante personale si debuturi spectaculoase. Sebastian Andrei Neacsu a participat la 6 probe si a inregistrat un progres de 9.6 procente la 7x7x7 cu un record personal de 4:14.70, alaturi de 34.46 secunde la 4x4x4 si 2:38.08 la 6x6x6, obtinand locul 6 la 3x3x3. Sami Bchiri a reusit un salt de 8.5 procente la 4x4x4 cu timpul de 48.80 si a stabilit 1:56.23 la 5x5x5. Alexandru Baican si-a imbunatatit timpul la 3x3x3 cu 4.1 procente, ajungand la 20.24, in timp ce Filip Mihail Nica a fixat un nou record personal de 14.24 secunde la 3x3x3.

Pentru alti sportivi prezenti la mesele de concurs, intrecerea a marcat primele incercari oficiale din parcursul lor. Eduard Constantin Gheliuc a debutat in circuitul oficial concurand la 6 probe, reusind 47.95 la 3x3x3, 15.95 la 2x2x2, 5:29.61 la 5x5x5 si un loc 17 la 7x7x7. Robert Tanasa a bifat primele sale rezultate oficiale cu 7.54 la 2x2x2, 27.73 la 3x3x3 si 3:02.75 la 4x4x4. Matei Alexandru Popescu a inregistrat 4.52 la 2x2x2, 18.36 la 3x3x3 si 2:26.36 la 4x4x4, terminand pe locul 20 la 2x2x2, iar Victor Agafitei a semnat 8.99 la 2x2x2 si 25.84 la 3x3x3.

Editia Bucharest Cubing July 2026 s-a incheiat cu un bilant excelent pentru delegatia gazda, Romania adjudecandu-si 16 clasari pe podium, completate de cele 2 clasari ale Ungariei. Nivelul tehnic ridicat si diversitatea probelor au facut din aceasta zi de iulie un reper important pentru comunitatea pasionata de puzzle-uri de viteza.