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Charente Open 2025

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February 15, 2025 – February 16, 2025Salle Omnisports · Sireuil, FR72 people8 events

3x3x3 Cube podium

Gold
6.82 avg · 6.13 single
Silver
7.83 avg · 6.97 single
Bronze
7.90 avg · 6.51 single

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Competition recap

A written summary of Charente Open 2025, generated from the official results on this page.

Juliette Sébastien and Elian Beguec Lead Charente Open 2025English

Juliette Sébastien delivered a commanding masterclass across multiple disciplines at Charente Open 2025, capturing three gold medals highlighted by a decisive 6.82 winning average in the classic 3x3x3 Cube final. That decisive performance at the Salle Omnisports in Sireuil, France, set the tempo for an energetic gathering on February 15 and 16. Beyond the sharp times at the top of the standings, the weekend captured the spirit of community speedcubing as 72 competitors gathered in the Charente region to trade solves, support one another through challenging brackets, and share their enthusiasm for puzzle solving.

The 2025 gathering welcomed participants across 8 events and 18 total rounds, balancing premier speed events with complex side puzzles. In the 3x3x3 Cube, the centerpiece of any cubing competition, Sébastien stood atop the podium ahead of Malo Coraboeuf, who earned silver with a 7.83 average, and Elian Beguec, who took bronze with a 7.90 mark. The 3x3 results capped three rounds of intense action among 71 entrants, while conversations and friendly practice sessions filled every spare minute between official attempts on the competition floor.

Beguec matched Sébastien stride for stride throughout the weekend, claiming two major victories of his own. In the fast-paced 2x2x2 Cube final, Beguec secured the title with an average of 1.67 seconds and a best single solve of 1.32. Sébastien took second place in that event with a 1.93 average, while Quentin Rivault placed third with a 2.02 result. Beguec also excelled in the larger puzzles, winning the 5x5x5 Cube final with a 53.65 average, finishing ahead of Sébastien at 56.04 and Coraboeuf at 1:06.39.

Sébastien secured her second victory of the weekend in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a winning average of 30.17 to outpace Beguec, who registered a 31.63 average, and Louis Chojnacki, who took third with a 38.73 mark. Sébastien then completed her trio of titles in the Megaminx division, averaging 36.99 to claim gold over Ulysse Merlin at 38.18 and Théo Girard at 51.82. The event provided plenty of camaraderie as competitors exchanged solving tips and explored different algorithms during warmups.

Beyond the standard format, the memory-intensive blindfolded categories brought absolute silence and deep focus to the Salle Omnisports. Quentin Rivault claimed victory in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with an 18.41 single solve, edging out Jonathan Dammann at 21.89 and Rodolphe Rouyrre at 25.55. In the 4x4x4 Blindfolded event, Arthur Garcin secured first place with a 2:38.64 single, leading Dammann at 3:40.86 and Rouyrre at 4:37.75. The marathon 5x5x5 Blindfolded ended with Wilfrid Py taking gold with a 17:32.00 average, followed by Rouyrre at 18:12.00 and Adrien Neveu at 20:02.00, completing a sweep of all 24 podium positions across the tournament for France.

While the trophy battles captured attention, the true heart of the WCA competition lay in personal milestones across the field. Jean Lacourarie entered 5 events and dropped his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 6.73, an improvement of 57 percent, while also completing a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 5:27.79. Robin Retif--Frugier tackled 6 events, taking 15th place in 2x2x2 Cube, reducing his Megaminx personal best by 53.9 percent to 2:02.32, lowering his 2x2x2 best to 2.92, and shaving his Rubik's Cube best down to 9.69. Noa Queffelec logged a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 3:00.52 and slashed 46.5 percent off a 2x2x2 personal best down to 3.84 alongside a 1:52.37 personal best in 4x4x4 Cube. Maz Davigo registered a 28.9 percent improvement for a 9.12 in 2x2x2 Cube while posting first official attempts in 4x4x4 Cube at 3:33.20 and Megaminx at 5:55.15.

Other competitors similarly embraced the spirit of exploration and personal growth. Léane Parent took on 8 events, setting a first ever attempt at Megaminx with 3:00.26, improving her 2x2x2 personal best by 22.2 percent to 3.95, and cutting her 3x3x3 mark down to 11.92. Fordson Grossier improved his 2x2x2 personal best by 21.7 percent to 6.98 while logging debut attempts in 4x4x4 Cube at 2:12.33 and 5x5x5 Cube at 4:14.21. Mathias Leclou Moreira entered 4 events and placed 25th in Megaminx, logging first official attempts across Megaminx at 3:25.59, 4x4x4 Cube at 1:17.65, and 2x2x2 Cube at 5.00. Brice Goglin completed 6 events, trying his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 7:17.85 while securing personal bests of 25.65 in 3x3x3 Cube and 1:20.76 in 4x4x4 Cube.

The collaborative atmosphere throughout Charente Open 2025 demonstrated how shared dedication defines the modern speed cubing scene. From newcomers celebrating their earliest official times to veteran solvers swapping hardware and techniques, the weekend reflected the strong social fabric uniting the cubing community. With 18 rounds concluded and numerous individual targets achieved, Charente Open 2025 concluded as a memorable celebration of teamwork and determination that will inspire participants well into the upcoming season.

Le Charente Open 2025 fait briller le speedcubing dans la Salle Omnisports de SireuilFrançais

Les tables de chronometrage etaient dressees et les tapis de resolution soigneusement alignes dans la Salle Omnisports pour accueillir un week-end intense de casse-tetes. Les cubes s'entrechoquaient sur chaque poste alors que les juges prenaient place pour orchestrer les rotations. A Sireuil, France, les 15 et 16 fevrier 2025, l'enceinte sportive communale a vibre au rythme incessant des rotations de faces et des declenchements de chronometres. Cette cubing competition a rassemble un total de 72 participants prets a disputer 18 tours distincts dans une ambiance resolument sportive.

Le Charente Open 2025 proposait huit epreuves officielles et les specialistes du Rubik's Cube classique se sont rapidement illustres. Dans l'epreuve reine du 3x3x3 Cube, qui a reuni 71 participants, Juliette Sébastien a dicte son rythme tout au long des trois tours. Elle s'impose en finale avec une moyenne victorieuse de 6.82 et un meilleur temps individuel de 6.13. Malo Coraboeuf s'empare de la deuxieme place avec une moyenne de 7.83, tandis que Elian Beguec complete le podium en 7.90 sur les tables charentaises.

Elian Beguec a pris sa revanche dans les autres epreuves de vitesse pure. Sur le 2x2x2 Cube, dispute par 56 competiteurs, il decroche la victoire avec une moyenne remarquable de 1.67 et un temps simple de 1.32, devancant Juliette Sébastien a 1.93 et Quentin Rivault a 2.02. Beguec s'impose egalement sur le 5x5x5 Cube grace a une moyenne de 53.65 et un meilleur single a 48.84, Juliette Sébastien terminant deuxieme en 56.04 devant Malo Coraboeuf qui signe une moyenne de 1:06.39.

De son cote, Juliette Sébastien a etendu sa domination a d'autres formats de resolution. Lors du 4x4x4 Cube, elle devance ses 46 rivaux avec une moyenne finale de 30.17 et un passage eclair a 26.50, battant Elian Beguec qui prend la deuxieme place en 31.63 et Louis Chojnacki au troisieme rang en 38.73. Sur le Megaminx, Sébastien s'adjuge une troisieme victoire individuelle en 36.99 de moyenne, suivie par Ulysse Merlin a 38.18 et Théo Girard a 51.82.

Les epreuves a l'aveugle ont impose un silence attentif dans le complexe municipal lors des phases de memorisation. Sur le 3x3x3 Blindfolded, Quentin Rivault a survole les debats avec un temps simple de 18.41, devancant Jonathan Dammann a 21.89 et Rodolphe Rouyrre a 25.55. Sur le 4x4x4 Blindfolded, Arthur Garcin s'impose avec un chrono de 2:38.64 devant Jonathan Dammann en 3:40.86 et Rodolphe Rouyrre en 4:37.75. Enfin, l'epreuve d'endurance du 5x5x5 Blindfolded est revenue a Wilfrid Py avec une moyenne de 17:32.00 et un single a 15:36.00, devant Rodolphe Rouyrre a 18:12.00 et Adrien Neveu a 20:02.00.

Au-dela des medailles, cette WCA competition a offert une plateforme ideale pour les progressions individuelles spectaculaires. Jules Rouzaud a frappe un grand coup en abaissant son record personnel sur le 3x3x3 Cube a 19.96, soit une progression de 41.3% par rapport a sa marque precedente de 33.99. Philippe Comte a signe une amelioration de 35.3% sur le 2x2x2 Cube avec un chrono de 18.82 contre 29.11 par le passe, tout en gagnant 19.5% sur le 3x3x3 Cube pour atteindre 1:00.12. Tom Fourmy a reduit son record au 3x3x3 Cube de 23.1% pour le porter a 22.11 tout en realisant son tout premier essai officiel au 2x2x2 Cube en 5.97, prenant le 39e rang. Thomas Vincent a lui aussi progresse de 8.9% au 3x3x3 Cube avec un temps de 19.88, signant en parallele son premier essai sur le 4x4x4 Cube en 2:01.77.

Pour quatre participants, le rendez-vous marquait une grande premiere car il s'agissait de leur premiere competition officielle. Arthur Bigeon a engage cinq epreuves, signant un premier temps de 5.52 au 2x2x2 Cube, 1:47.29 au 4x4x4 Cube et 3:26.67 au 5x5x5 Cube ou il termine 27e. Alexandre Athias s'est aligne sur cinq disciplines, realisant 5.70 au 2x2x2 Cube avec une 34e place, 2:10.66 au 4x4x4 Cube et 4:48.28 au 5x5x5 Cube. Agathe Nardeau a participe a quatre epreuves, etablissant un temps de 5.07 au 2x2x2 Cube, 3:10.48 au 5x5x5 Cube, 3:54.50 au Megaminx et decrochant la 35e place au 4x4x4 Cube. Hugo Brasseur a dispute quatre epreuves, reussissant 3.10 au 2x2x2 Cube pour une 20e place, 13.04 au 3x3x3 Cube et 5:03.41 au 5x5x5 Cube.

Les representants francais ont realise un carton plein en s'adjugeant l'integralite des 24 places de podium disponibles durant le rassemblement. Le Charente Open 2025 referme ainsi ses portes sur un bilan riche en performances techniques et en exploits personnels, laissant une trace marquante pour la communaute venue defier les chronometres a Sireuil.