Bucharest Cubing October 2025

A blistering 1.44 second winning average in the 2x2x2 Cube by Ianis Costin Chele delivered the standout performance of the weekend in the Romanian capital. Held at the Colegiul Tehnologic Viaceslav Harnaj on October 25, 2025, the gathering brought together 32 competitors across 11 rounds of high-tempo action. For those stepping onto the official stage for the very first time, the one-day meeting offered an unforgettable introduction to the electric rhythm of tournament play.

Making an official debut at a speed cubing tournament brings an unmistakable mix of anticipation and adrenaline. Walking up to the solving station, presenting the puzzle to the scramblers, and awaiting the signal under the scrutiny of the stopwatch marks a major transition from casual practice at home to formal tournament conditions. The dynamic atmosphere in Bucuresti, Romania gave new competitors a platform to test their skills in front of judges, experiencing every aspect of an official WCA competition firsthand.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest, the traditional focal point of any Rubik's Cube meeting, featured 31 competitors battling through three full rounds. Serban Stelian took the title with a polished winning average of 6.87 seconds, backed by a competition-best single solve of 5.85 seconds. Ianis Costin Chele claimed second place with an average of 7.19 seconds, while Radu Andrei Andrieș rounded out the podium in third place at 8.19 seconds. These sharp 3x3 results demonstrated exceptional consistency across multiple attempts.

Beyond the primary cube, Chele orchestrated an extraordinary sweep across three separate disciplines. Along with his dominant 2x2x2 Cube victory, where Radu Mihai Stan took second with a 2.55 average and Radu Andrei Andrieș took third with 2.92, Chele captured top honors in the 4x4x4 Cube and Megaminx. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Chele posted a 26.81 winning average and a 23.98 best single, leading Andrieș in second at 28.89 and Mihnea Andrei Panţu in third at 33.22. In Megaminx, Chele secured gold with a 41.36 average ahead of Andrieș at 45.12 and Orban Raul Florian at 53.14.

The blindfolded discipline tested mental fortitude and precise spatial recall across two rounds. Serban Stelian proved master of the event, earning first place with a single solve of 1:05.75, which stood despite an overall DNF average. Matei Florea earned second place with a successful solve of 2:16.12, and Mihnea Andrei Panţu secured the third step on the podium with a recorded time of 3:23.49 in an event requiring complete memorisation before executing moves without sight.

Away from the top steps of the podium, Bucharest Cubing October 2025 served as a proving ground for competitors setting notable personal milestones. Eric Stan tackled four events, making a first ever attempt at Megaminx with a time of 2:26.48 to place 16th, alongside cutting his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 31.6 percent down to 15.52 seconds. Mihai Ciubotaru registered improvements across three events, lowering his 3x3x3 Cube best by 33.1 percent to 12.55, his 4x4x4 Cube best by 32 percent to 54.79, and his Megaminx mark by 11.9 percent to 1:49.60. Ștefan-Patric Simionescu reduced his Megaminx personal best by 38.1 percent to 2:14.70, improved his 3x3x3 Cube time by 6 percent to 13.45, and set a 4x4x4 Cube best of 1:20.84.

Other competitors similarly seized the opportunity to push their individual boundaries across five challenging formats. Vlad-Andrei Constantin took on five events, earning an 8th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube, logging a first ever attempt at Megaminx in 3:01.48, and trimming his 4x4x4 Cube best by 7 percent to 57.93 seconds. Codrin Zaharia entered five events and finished 6th in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, dropping his blindfolded single by 17.1 percent to 5:20.11 and his Megaminx best by 15.7 percent to 1:24.57. Robert Vasile completed five events, finishing 10th in 3x3x3 Cube while notching a 42.34 in 4x4x4 Cube and a 1:27.71 Megaminx personal best. Dragos Stefan Susanu lowered his Megaminx best by 20.7 percent to 3:06.10, while Angheloaia Vlad Alexandru improved his 3x3x3 Cube best by 3.9 percent to 10.40 seconds.

With all fifteen podium placements earned by Romanian competitors, the one-day speedcubing gathering showcased both established frontrunners and emerging talent. The five events on the schedule offered a broad test of technical ability, turning the autumn meeting into a memorable milestone for newcomers and seasoned solvers alike. As the year draws toward its conclusion, the personal benchmarks established during this competition set a strong foundation for the upcoming competitive season.

Salile de la Colegiul Tehnologic Viaceslav Harnaj au gazduit pe 25 octombrie 2025 o confruntare intensa dedicata pasionatilor de speedcubing. Mesele de concurs au fost pline de cronometre oficiale, cuburi atent inspectate si concurenti gata sa gaseasca cele mai rapide solutii. Atmosfera din Bucuresti, Romania a oferit cadrul perfect pentru o competitie de nivel inalt, unde fiecare miscare pe suprafata cubului a contat in stabilirea ierarhiilor finale.

Editia Bucharest Cubing October 2025 a consemnat o performanta colectiva remarcabila pentru sportivii gazda, Romania reusind sa ocupe toate cele 15 pozitii de pe podiumurile celor 5 probe disputate. Intr-un desfasurator care a adunat 32 de concurenti de-a lungul a 11 runde oficiale, reprezentantii locali au controlat fiecare finala, transformand aceasta competitie de cubing intr-o demonstratie clara de forta si consistenta tehnica.

In proba regina de cubul Rubik sau 3x3x3 Cube, Serban Stelian a urcat pe cea mai inalta treapta cu o medie castigatoare de 6.87 secunde, dupa ce a stabilit si cel mai bun single al probei, de 5.85 secunde. El a fost urmat indeaproape de Ianis Costin Chele, care a inregistrat o medie de 7.19 secunde pe locul secund, in timp ce Radu Andrei Andrieș a completat podiumul romanesc cu o medie de 8.19 secunde intr-o proba cu 31 de participanti.

Ianis Costin Chele a fost protagonistul principal al intrecerilor pe categorii multiple, reusind trei victorii impresionante. La 2x2x2 Cube, Chele a dominat cele 2 runde si 30 de concurenti cu o medie de 1.44 secunde si un single de 1.27 secunde, devansandu-i pe Radu Mihai Stan cu 2.55 secunde si Radu Andrei Andrieș cu 2.92 secunde. In plus, Chele a stabilit timpi remarcabili de 1.41 secunde la single si 1.55 secunde la medie in fazele probei.

Succesele lui Ianis Costin Chele au continuat la 4x4x4 Cube si Megaminx. La cubul 4x4x4, el a castigat cu o medie de 26.81 secunde si un single de 23.98 secunde, urmat de Radu Andrei Andrieș cu 28.89 secunde si Mihnea Andrei Panţu cu 33.22 secunde. La Megaminx, Chele a triumfat din nou cu o medie de 41.36 secunde si cel mai bun single de 34.81 secunde, depasindu-i pe Radu Andrei Andrieș cu 45.12 secunde si Orban Raul Florian cu 53.14 secunde.

Proba de 3x3x3 Blindfolded, care presupune rezolvarea legat la ochi dupa memorare, a fost adjudecata de Serban Stelian cu un single de 1:05.75. Pozitia a doua a revenit lui Matei Florea cu timpul de 2:16.12, iar Mihnea Andrei Panţu a incheiat pe locul al treilea cu 3:23.49. Proba de 2x2x2 Cube a adus de asemenea rezultate notabile, printre care single-ul de 2.20 secunde si media de 4.72 secunde ale lui Serban Stelian, precum si single-ul de 2.72 secunde si media de 3.47 secunde reusite de Radu Andrei Andrieș.

Dincolo de medaliile decernate, concursul a prilejuit salturi importante de nivel pentru numerosi participanti. Rusanovschi Daniel a concurat in 4 probe, reusind o imbunatatire de 25.8% la 2x2x2 Cube cu un nou record personal de 2.82 secunde fata de vechiul 3.80, precum si un progres de 4.1% la 4x4x4 Cube unde a oprit cronometrul la 1:03.66 fata de 1:06.35, bifand si prima sa incercare la 3x3x3 Blindfolded cu 2:35.39 pentru un loc 6. Mathias Ionut Mititelu a luat startul in 4 probe si a coborat cu 11.7% timpul la Megaminx pana la 2:17.09 fata de 2:35.27, adaugand o imbunatatire de 9% la 2x2x2 Cube cu 2.54 secunde si un loc 15. Tot in proba de 2x2x2 Cube, Petre Emilian a concurat in 4 probe si a obtinut locul 12, in timp ce Mareș Horia Teodor a participat la 2 probe, avand ca cel mai bun rezultat locul 11 la 2x2x2 Cube.

Pentru alti competitori, aceasta competitie WCA a insemnat debutul absolut. Turcu Claudiu-Gabriel a finalizat primele sale incercari oficiale cu 12.43 la 3x3x3 Cube, 5.69 la 2x2x2 Cube si 52.82 la 4x4x4 Cube in cele 3 probe abordate. Ghita Caleb Lucian a debutat de asemenea in 3 probe, realizand 34.03 la 3x3x3 Cube, 5.69 la 2x2x2 Cube si 4:35.47 la Megaminx. Debutantul Horea Capraru a concurat in 2 probe, stabilind 52.80 la 3x3x3 Cube si 16.05 la 2x2x2 Cube, in vreme ce Ivan Sebastian Mihai a participat la 2 probe, oprind ceasul la 39.88 la 3x3x3 Cube si 17.96 la 2x2x2 Cube.

Desfasurarea de la Bucharest Cubing October 2025 a confirmat nivelul excelent al comunitatii si calitatea pregatirii tehnice a participantilor. Cu podiumuri ocupate integral de concurentii romani si numeroase recorduri personale stabilite la toate nivelurile, intrecerea ramane un reper important al toamnei pentru calendarul competitional.