Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026

One-handed solving demands absolute ergonomic efficiency, turning fingertricks and table-sliding mechanics into an art of pure precision. While solving with a single hand remains one of the sharpest tests of technical mastery in modern speedcubing, the pure two-handed speed events at Robinsons Tagaytay showcased that exact same economy of motion pushed to the absolute limit. At Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026, the main event came down to the slimmest margin of the day, where Kherwin Jay Caluya captured the 3x3x3 Cube title with a 7.66 winning average, just three hundredths of a second ahead of Ethan Gabriel R. Lao who took second at 7.69. Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes secured the third podium position with an 8.12 average across three intense rounds.

Held on May 17, 2026, in Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines, the single-day WCA competition brought together 47 competitors across seven events and nine rounds of official action. The meeting delivered rapid paces across multiple disciplines, highlighted by national records and multi-podium sweeps. Beyond the traditional Rubik's Cube classic events, the schedule challenged participants with complex polyhedral puzzles, flat mechanical timers, and massive big cubes, creating a comprehensive showcase of modern speed cubing skill.

The Megaminx contest delivered historic marks and the highest profile records of the day. Nicole Jnus Macalalad claimed victory with a remarkable 34.13 average, capturing the Philippine national record average in the twelve-sided event and posting a best single of 32.61. Ayooluwa Samuel Dada followed in second place with a 47.90 average, highlighted by a Nigerian national record single of 38.25. Francis Yuel B. Merced rounded out the Megaminx podium in third place with a 49.76 average in the ten-competitor field.

Sprint events brought multiple victories for Isaiah Benedict S. Feria, who dominated both the 2x2x2 Cube and Skewb brackets at Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Feria posted an even 2.00 winning average and a 1.73 best single to lead a 38-competitor field, finishing ahead of Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes at 2.41 and James Certeza at 2.58. Feria returned to the top step in Skewb, locking down first place with a 4.19 average, while Certeza took second with 5.11 and Magallanes placed third with 5.39.

James Certeza picked up his own gold medal in Pyraminx, winning the 29-competitor round with a sharp 2.69 average and a best single of 2.16. Feria added another podium to his ledger by taking second place with a 3.36 average, while Yuji Yoshida secured third with 5.54. Yoshida also claimed a championship of his own in the Clock event, topping the standings with a 6.53 average ahead of Francis Yuel B. Merced at 7.71 and Ayooluwa Samuel Dada at 10.46.

Big cube mastery was on full display in the 7x7x7 Cube, where Ayooluwa Samuel Dada took top honors with a commanding winning average of 2:30.02 and a best single of 2:20.11 across the seven-person final. Yoshida earned another podium finish by taking second place with a 2:40.62 average, followed by Niño Francis S. Reyes in third at 2:58.98. By the end of the day, podium places were shared between the Philippines with 18 top-three placements and Nigeria with 3.

Behind the headline trophies, the tournament floor at Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026 saw massive personal breakthroughs from competitors across the standings. Zigfrid Erjan De Villa logged a Clock debut of 31.04 to place 15th, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 13.46 that was 64 percent faster than their previous best and a 2x2x2 Cube best of 6.81, improving by 63.1 percent. Phil Benedict P. Bag-ao tackled Clock for the first time with a 15.83 mark to take 10th, logged a first 2x2x2 Cube mark of 5.81, and cut their 3x3x3 Cube best by 29.1 percent down to 19.65. Ynigo Miguel L. del Fierro improved their 3x3x3 Cube mark by 53.3 percent down to 10.10 and their 2x2x2 Cube best by 27 percent to 4.63, finishing 13th in the event. Ivan Cuadra took on four events, achieving an 11th-place Pyraminx finish with a 5.61 personal best that slashed 49 percent off their old mark, alongside a 33.9 percent 3x3x3 Cube improvement to 10.01 and a 28.6 percent 2x2x2 Cube cut to 3.42.

The progress continued across every discipline as Kevin Franco Cual Morales shaved 40.8 percent off their Pyraminx best down to 5.42, cut their 2x2x2 Cube best by 18 percent to 5.19, and improved in 3x3x3 Cube to 27.48. Clyde Dexter R. Ubaldo climbed to 4th place in the 3x3 results with a 7.27 personal best that was 29.5 percent faster than their previous mark, while also cutting 38.4 percent off Pyraminx down to 5.39 and 37.1 percent off Megaminx down to 1:39.14. Zach San Miguel entered four events, posting a 12th-place Clock result, a 42.2 percent 2x2x2 Cube improvement to 4.49, and a 24.7 percent 3x3x3 Cube jump to 17.33. Devon Anthony A. Santuyo contested five events, earning a 6th-place Clock finish, a 5.13 Skewb personal best, a 7.5 percent 3x3x3 Cube improvement to 12.25, and a 38.2 percent Pyraminx leap to 3.93.

As the final timers were cleared at Robinsons Tagaytay, Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026 stood out as a full display of speedcubing technique, national records, and dramatic finishes. From Caluya's razor-thin victory in the 3x3x3 Cube final to the multi-discipline success of Feria and Yoshida, the day delivered outstanding competition across all seven formats. With national records established on the twelve-sided puzzle and personal bests falling throughout the 47-player roster, the event left a lasting benchmark for the region as the cubing competition circuit prepares for the next season.

Puno ng sigla at mainit na samahan ang bulwagan ng Robinsons Tagaytay kung saan nagtipon-tipon ang mga mahilig sa puzzle para sa isang araw ng masiglang tagisan. Sa gitna ng palitan ng mga teknik, sabay-sabay na pagsasanay sa mga side event, at tawanan sa pagitan ng mga round, muling pinatunayan ng komunidad kung gaano kahalaga ang pagkakaibigan sa bawat paligsahan. Naging saksi ang Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines sa pagdating ng apatnapu't pitong kalahok upang magtagisan sa pitong magkakaibang uri ng laro noong May 17, 2026.

Ang Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026 ay nagtampok ng kabuuang siyam na rounds sa iba't ibang kategorya, mula sa mabilisang pagsasaayos ng Rubik's Cube hanggang sa malalaking puzzle. Sa pangunahing 3x3x3 Cube event, apatnapu't anim na manlalaro ang sumabak sa tatlong rounds ng matinding kompetisyon. Nagwagi si Kherwin Jay Caluya tangan ang winning average na 7.66 at pinakamabilis na single solve na 6.53. Sumunod sa kaniya si Ethan Gabriel R. Lao na may average na 7.69, habang nakuha naman ni Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes ang ikatlong puwesto sa average na 8.12.

Naging kapana-panabik din ang mga mas maliliit at mabilisang puzzle sa naturang cubing competition. Sa 2x2x2 Cube na may tatlumpu't walong kalahok, nanguna si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria sa winning average na 2.00 at best single na 1.73. Pumangalawa si Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes na nagtala ng average na 2.41, at pumangatlo si James Certeza na may 2.58. Si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria din ang naghari sa labing-tatlong kalahok sa Skewb sa pamamagitan ng winning average na 4.19 at single na 3.92, kasunod sina James Certeza sa 5.11 at Juan Miguel Y. Magallanes sa 5.39.

Sa kategoryang Pyraminx na nilahukan ng dalawampu't siyam na speedcubers, si James Certeza ang umangkin ng unang puwesto na may winning average na 2.69 at best single na 2.16. Pumangalawa sa kaniya si Isaiah Benedict S. Feria na may average na 3.36, habang si Yuji Yoshida ang pumuwesto sa ikatlo tangan ang 5.54. Hindi nagpaawat si Yuji Yoshida sa Clock event, kung saan tinalo niya ang labing-apat na katunggali upang masungkit ang tagumpay sa pamamagitan ng winning average na 6.53 at best single na 5.85, habang sumunod sina Francis Yuel B. Merced sa 7.71 at Ayooluwa Samuel Dada sa 10.46.

Bumida rin ang mga natatanging rekord sa masalimuot na Megaminx event na sinalihan ng sampung kalahok. Nagtala si Nicole Jnus Macalalad ng Philippine national record average na 34.13 kalakip ang winning single na 32.61 upang angkinin ang kampeonato. Nag-uwi naman si Ayooluwa Samuel Dada ng Nigeria national record single na 38.25 at pumangalawa sa average na 47.90, samantalang pumangatlo si Francis Yuel B. Merced sa 49.76. Sa 7x7x7 Cube naman, nanguna si Ayooluwa Samuel Dada sa pitong kalahok matapos magrehistro ng winning average na 2:30.02 at single na 2:20.11, laban kina Yuji Yoshida na nagtala ng 2:40.62 at Niño Francis S. Reyes na may 2:58.98.

Sa likod ng mga opisyal na podium, maraming manlalaro ang nagpakitang-gilas sa kanilang sariling mga layunin at pag-unlad. Si Willem James R. Salgado ay nagtala ng 8.75 sa Pyraminx na mas mabilis nang 34.2 porsyento mula sa dating 13.29 tungo sa ika-labingsiyam na puwesto sa tatlong sinalihang laro. Malaking pag-angat din ang ipinamalas ni Karl Aaron P. Ilano na sumabak sa limang event at nagtala ng Pyraminx personal best na 4.22 mula 5.96, na 29.2 porsyentong mas mabilis at nagdala sa kaniya sa ikapitong puwesto. Nagpakita rin ng bilis si Avrin A. Abad sa dalawang kategorya matapos magtala ng unang subok sa Pyraminx na 8.35 para sa ika-dalawampu't isang puwesto at nagtala ng 30.95 sa 3x3x3 Cube na 6.7 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa 33.19, habang si Rafael Nicandro ay sumabak sa tatlong kategorya at nagtala ng unang subok sa Pyraminx na 34.60.

Apat na bagong manlalaro ang sumabak sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition sa Cavite at nagpakita agad ng determinasyon. Si Stephen James L. Medrano ay nagtala ng 3.86 sa 2x2x2 Cube para sa ikawalong puwesto, bukod pa sa kaniyang 8.88 sa Pyraminx at 10.15 sa 3x3x3 Cube. Si Jian Nono Tan Santiago naman ay pumasok sa limang kategorya at nakuha ang ikawalong puwesto sa Pyraminx sa oras na 5.47, kasabay ng unang subok na 15.20 sa Clock at 11.28 sa 3x3x3 Cube. Samantala, lumaban si Lance Andrei C. De Villa sa tatlong event tampok ang 6.59 sa 2x2x2 Cube, 18.54 sa 3x3x3 Cube, at 6.88 sa Pyraminx, habang si Arvielle Angelo A. Ramos ay lumahok sa apat na kategorya kung saan nakuha niya ang ika-labindalawang puwesto sa Skewb sa oras na 21.33 kasama ang 4.75 sa 2x2x2 Cube at 27.31 sa 3x3x3 Cube.

Sa pagtatapos ng torneo, nagtala ang Pilipinas ng labing-walong puwesto sa podium samantalang tatlo naman ang naiuwi ng Nigeria. Ang masiglang pagtitipon sa Cavite Speedcubing Open XIII 2026 ay nag-iwan ng magagandang alaala ng pagtutulungan at bagong pagkakaibigan sa bawat manlalaro. Bawat pag-ikot ng puzzle at bawat segundong naitala sa Tagaytay ay patunay ng patuloy na paglago at pagkakaisa ng komunidad ng speedcubing sa bansa.