Capivara Curitiba 2024

Stepping up to the solving table at Escola SEB Dom Bosco Batel, Francisco Moraes Mandalozzo delivered a masterclass across two days of intense Rubik's Cube action, capturing seven titles in a commanding display. The standout performance anchored the weekend, setting the tone for an expansive gathering of speed cubing talent across eleven disciplines. Taking place across November 30 and December 1, the competition brought together 55 competitors in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, generating 16 rounds of spirited tournament play that tested veterans and newcomers alike.

For those experiencing their first official cubing competition or exploring fresh events, the weekend represented a leap onto the official World Cube Association stage. A debut tournament atmosphere brings a mix of nervous anticipation and newfound camaraderie, with competitors facing strict inspection timers and formal judging protocols for the first time. The shared focus across the venue welcomed everyone into the rhythm of high-stakes solves, turning early nervous energy into notable individual milestones as the rounds unfolded across the two-day schedule in 2024.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several participants made substantial strides across multiple categories. Gabriel Schepanski do Nascimento took on three events and delivered a massive leap in the 3x3x3 Cube, recording a personal best of 17.69 seconds that was 52.3 percent faster than his prior 37.06 mark, alongside a best finish of 16th in Megaminx and his first ever official attempts in Megaminx and Pyraminx. Danilo Dominoni Machado de Paula entered three events, logging his first ever attempt in Clock with a 27.00 single while carving out personal bests in Pyraminx at 13.75 seconds, an improvement of 31.9 percent, and the 3x3x3 Cube at 20.26 seconds, 13 percent faster. Benjamin Carneiro Edwards tackled six events, securing a 7th place finish in Pyraminx with a personal best of 8.66 seconds, posting a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 38.27 seconds that improved his previous best by 27.8 percent, and logging his first ever attempt in Megaminx at 2:43.24.

The depth of progress continued across the lineup as competitors branched into unfamiliar formats. Lucas de Almeida Nunes contested eight events, securing 6th place in Clock while registering his first ever attempts in Megaminx at 1:54.30, 3x3x3 One-Handed at 26.17 seconds, and 5x5x5 Cube at 1:49.87. Eduardo Reuel Cardoso dos Santos entered six disciplines, taking 14th in Clock while logging first ever attempts in Clock at 10.08 seconds, Megaminx at 3:14.18, and Pyraminx at 14.61 seconds. Davi Castiel Barreto de Oliveira reached 10th place in Square-1 during a six-event weekend featuring first ever attempts in Square-1 at 1:08.20, Megaminx at 3:07.97, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 1:16.46. Matheus Belisário Mariot Diniz completed six events, placing 18th in Clock, dropping his 3x3x3 personal best by 23.1 percent to 24.26 seconds, and making first ever attempts in 5x5x5 Cube at 3:57.18 and Clock at 24.87. Cayke Gomes Silva entered four events, finishing 10th in Pyraminx with a personal best of 8.32 seconds, a 21.7 percent drop, alongside first ever attempts in 4x4x4 Cube at 1:43.10 and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 56.59.

The premier 3x3 results formed the centerpiece of the schedule, featuring 54 contenders navigating three demanding rounds. Francisco Moraes Mandalozzo claimed the crown with a winning average of 7.41 seconds and a best single of 6.84 seconds. Gustavo Henrique Arins secured second place with an 8.99 average, while Mario Armando Takahashi Martins Dias rounded out the top three with a 9.06 average in the final round of the classic three-by-three event.

In the larger puzzles, Mandalozzo extended his absolute control over the field. He secured victory in the 4x4x4 Cube with a winning average of 27.55 seconds, holding off thirty competitors across two rounds. Moving up to the 5x5x5 Cube, he posted a top average of 49.76 seconds to finish ahead of Lucas Ichiro Yunomae at 59.92 seconds and Gustavo Henrique Arins at 1:16.33, demonstrating remarkable dexterity across big cubes throughout the meet.

The heavy-duty events produced similar dominance from Mandalozzo, who swept the 6x6x6 Cube with a 1:26.32 average, clear of Lucas Ichiro Yunomae at 1:50.67 and Bruno Henrique de Abreu at 2:30.18. Mandalozzo followed up in the 7x7x7 Cube with an average of 2:18.82, leaving Yunomae second at 2:49.68 and Anuar Miguel Abib Onofre third at 4:00.35. He also triumphed in Megaminx with an average of 37.25 seconds and solved without sight in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, winning with an average of 37.45 seconds over Onofre at 1:00.29 and de Abreu at 1:01.77.

Specialty disciplines saw diverse winners capture the remaining titles during the busy weekend. Anuar Miguel Abib Onofre took top honours in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an 11.12 average, finishing ahead of Mandalozzo at 12.32 and Yunomae at 15.25. Onofre added another victory in Square-1 with a 9.77 average. Mario Armando Takahashi Martins Dias triumphed in Pyraminx with a 3.06 average, ahead of Mandalozzo at 3.62 and Francisco Fadrique Coutinho De Figueiredo at 5.86. In Clock, João Stenzel Neto clinched first with a 6.88 average, edging Mandalozzo at 6.90 and Arthur Werner Kolling at 9.32 in a tight single-round contest.

The curtain came down on Capivara Curitiba 2024 with Brazilian competitors claiming all 33 podium spots across the eleven contested categories. From the sharp precision of seasoned title winners to the personal triumphs of newcomers logging their first official marks, the gathering reflected the enduring vibrancy of speedcubing. As equipment is packed away and practice resumes, the achievements recorded in Curitiba provide a sturdy foundation for every competitor preparing for the challenges of the next season.

55 competidores reuniram-se na Escola SEB Dom Bosco Batel para disputar dezesseis rodadas intensas em onze modalidades diferentes. O speedcubing brasileiro viveu momentos de pura destreza entre 30 de novembro e 1 de dezembro de 2024, quando o torneio movimentou a capital paranaense. Enquanto modalidades clássicas exigem explosão muscular instantânea, a essência dos desafios de cubo mágico também envolve raciocínio meticuloso e controle milimétrico dos movimentos diante dos cronômetros.

A atmosfera competitiva do Capivara Curitiba 2024 em Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, colocou em evidência a versatilidade dos atletas em múltiplos quebra-cabeças. Francisco Moraes Mandalozzo foi a grande figura do encontro ao conquistar o topo do pódio no 3x3x3 Cube com média de 7.41 e melhor tempo de 6.84 após três rodadas. A segunda colocação ficou com Gustavo Henrique Arins registrando média de 8.99, seguido de perto por Mario Armando Takahashi Martins Dias com 9.06 na decisão.

Nas categorias de cubos grandes, o domínio de Francisco Moraes Mandalozzo continuou de forma incontestável ao longo do fim de semana. Ele venceu o 4x4x4 Cube com média de 27.55 e melhor tentativa em 24.29, além de garantir a primeira posição no 5x5x5 Cube com 49.76. Lucas Ichiro Yunomae foi vice-campeão no 5x5x5 Cube marcando 59.92, enquanto Gustavo Henrique Arins garantiu o terceiro lugar ao fechar sua série com 1:16.33.

As disputas de cubos ainda mais complexos mantiveram o mesmo ritmo acelerado. No 6x6x6 Cube, Francisco Moraes Mandalozzo venceu com média de 1:26.32, superando Lucas Ichiro Yunomae com 1:50.67 e Bruno Henrique de Abreu com 2:30.18. Mandalozzo também triunfou no 7x7x7 Cube ao marcar 2:18.82 na média, acompanhado no pódio novamente por Lucas Ichiro Yunomae com 2:49.68 e por Anuar Miguel Abib Onofre com 4:00.35.

A precisão mental sem auxílio visual no 3x3x3 Blindfolded coroou novamente Francisco Moraes Mandalozzo, que venceu ao anotar média de 37.45 e single de 35.28 na memorização e resolução. Anuar Miguel Abib Onofre garantiu a prata com média de 1:00.29 e Bruno Henrique de Abreu ficou com o bronze marcando 1:01.77. No Megaminx, Mandalozzo somou outro título ao atingir 37.25 de média.

Entre as histórias que as tabelas escondem, a competição viu marcas pessoais expressivas e estreias empolgantes de diversos participantes. Jailson Slompo Pires disputou 5 eventos e obteve enorme evolução no Pyraminx com a marca de 10.36, sendo 45.8% mais veloz que seu recorde anterior, além de 1:36.84 no 4x4x4 Cube, 36% mais rápido, e 15.54 no 3x3x3 Cube. Marcelo Robbi Castellano estreou no Clock com 12.41, alcançando o 12º lugar, e melhorou seu tempo no Pyraminx para 11.45, 15% mais veloz. Pedro Zaniolo Carreira fez sua primeira tentativa no Clock com 29.70 e evoluiu 15.5% no 3x3x3 Cube ao registrar 33.85. Gabriel da Rocha estreou no 4x4x4 Cube com 57.87 e baixou seu tempo no 3x3x3 Cube para 15.96.

Os estreantes absolutos em uma WCA competition também deixaram registros notáveis ao longo das rodadas. Emmanuel Aranda de Arruda encarou 5 eventos logo na estreia, conquistando o 17º lugar no Megaminx com 3:29.44, além de registrar 20.04 no 3x3x3 Cube e 46.77 no 3x3x3 One-Handed. Frank Wolff Hannemann brilhou com o oitavo lugar no 3x3x3 One-Handed registrando 20.61, além de 11.81 no 3x3x3 Cube e 46.85 no 4x4x4 Cube. Anthony Willian Adonski realizou suas primeiras marcas oficiais anotando 16.20 no Pyraminx, 27.05 no 3x3x3 Cube e 1:21.78 no 3x3x3 One-Handed. Já Filipe Dias Damasio marcou 21.71 em sua estreia no 3x3x3 Cube.

Nas provas especiais, Anuar Miguel Abib Onofre conquistou a medalha de ouro no Square-1 com média de 9.77 e venceu o 3x3x3 One-Handed com 11.12, deixando Mandalozzo em segundo com 12.32 e Yunomae em terceiro com 15.25. No Pyraminx, Mario Armando Takahashi Martins Dias foi o campeão com média de 3.06 contra 3.62 de Mandalozzo e 5.86 de Francisco Fadrique Coutinho De Figueiredo. No Clock, João Stenzel Neto levou a vitória com 6.88 de média frente aos 6.90 de Mandalozzo.

O encerramento do Capivara Curitiba 2024 celebrou a dedicação dos 55 competidores brasileiros e consolidou a temporada 2024 na região sul do país. Cada resolução refletiu a prática contínua exigida nos palcos nacionais do esporte da mente. Com todos os 33 lugares de pódio preenchidos por atletas do Brasil, o Capivara Curitiba 2024 comprovou a evolução técnica do cenário e renovou as expectativas para as próximas temporadas competitivas.