Clásico Tlaxcala 2025

Alejandro Daniel Salceda Corvera set a blazing standard at Polideportivo de Zacatelco by capturing the 3x3x3 Cube crown with a 7.80 winning average and securing a sub-ten single-handed title at 9.96 seconds. Beyond the remarkable top-tier speed, the two-day gathering in Zacatelco, Tlaxcala., Mexico showed how a shared passion turns an intense weekend of speedcubing into a celebration of camaraderie and mutual support. From September 13 to September 14, forty-five competitors gathered across ten rounds of play, exchanging solve theories between attempts and cheering on friends in specialized disciplines.

The atmosphere of the cubing competition thrived on variety, featuring five distinct events that challenged both speed and mental endurance. Enthusiasts gathered around the tables to follow everything from standard Rubik's Cube speed rounds to quiet, focused side events. The gathering offered a welcoming floor where veteran solvers sat side by side with rising talents, analyzing scramble sheets and sharing warm encouragement after every finish. That sense of unity across the floor defined the spirit of the entire 2025 gathering in Zacatelco.

In the main 3x3 results, Salceda Corvera led the way across three hard-fought rounds, recording a competition-best single of 6.98 seconds before securing gold in the final. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza took second place on the podium with an average of 8.26 seconds, while Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez earned third with a solid 8.74 mark. The forty-five-person field delivered tight margins and clean executions, keeping the crowd engaged throughout every stage of the premier bracket.

Salceda Corvera carried that winning momentum directly into 3x3x3 One-Handed, claiming his second gold medal of the weekend with a final average of 9.96 seconds and a fast single of 9.34. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza finished as runner-up with an average of 14.53 seconds, followed closely by Saúl Méndez Atlatenco in third place at 15.04 seconds. The one-handed discipline drew thirty-six participants, highlighting the technical depth present across the Mexican roster.

Away from the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones that highlighted personal dedication. Julian Antonio Miranda Macias secured massive breakthroughs, cutting his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 7.35 seconds, a 33.1 percent improvement over his previous mark of 10.98, while also dropping his 3x3x3 One-Handed best to 16.83 seconds, which was 23.3 percent faster. Juan Pablo Vargas Munguia took on five events, achieving a best finish of sixth place in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a personal best of 1:38.94 that was 33 percent faster than before, trimming his one-handed time to 19.39 seconds, and logging his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with 45 moves. Leonardo Ordóñez Lobato improved his one-handed mark by 35.3 percent down to 23.47 seconds and lowered his 3x3x3 Cube time to 13.11 seconds. Aarón Santiago Rodríguez Tejada entered three events, recording a 10.77 personal best on the 3x3x3 Cube, finishing ninth in Fewest Moves with a mark of 52, and logging a first ever attempt at one-handed solving with 20.96 seconds.

The progress continued across the tournament roster as competitors broadened their competitive horizons. Israel Mendoza Reyes dropped his one-handed personal best by 25.2 percent to 17.16 seconds and recorded an 11.49 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube. Christopher Olvera Velazquez registered a 19.00 personal best in 3x3x3 Cube and made a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed, stopping the timer at 1:10.50. Jesús Alejandro Paúl Meléndez stepped up for a first ever attempt at one-handed solving, clocking 33.01 seconds across two entered events. Meanwhile, Jerry López Terrón took on three events and secured a 21st place finish while recording a first ever attempt at Fewest Moves with a 77-move result, adding to the wealth of breakthrough moments that defined the weekend.

Mental discipline took center stage in the blindfolded disciplines, where memorization and spatial memory were tested to the limit. Rodrigo Ángeles Montes de Oca claimed victory in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a winning single of 36.52 seconds, leading Rodrigo Vite Xochipa in second place at 53.89 seconds and Gilberto Martinez Perales in third at 1:05.97. Ángeles Montes de Oca also excelled in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, securing first place by solving 16 out of 22 cubes within the one-hour limit. Luis Antelmo Perez Cabrera took second with 8 out of 10 cubes in 54:39, while Gilberto Martinez Perales secured third place by going a perfect 5 for 5 in 20:51.

The tactical 3x3x3 Fewest Moves event rounded out the schedule, giving twenty-four participants an hour per attempt to write down the shortest possible solution. Carlos Rill Garcia emerged victorious with an impressive average of 29.67 moves, supported by a single attempt of 25 moves. Angel Torres Perez took second place with a 30.67 average, while Rodrigo Ángeles Montes de Oca added another medal to his tally by placing third with a 33.33 average.

The action at Clásico Tlaxcala 2025 concluded with fifteen total podium spots earned across five events by Mexican athletes, reflecting both elite proficiency and broad grassroots participation. Beyond the official standings, the WCA competition stood out for the community bonds built across the venue, where casual exchanges between rounds fueled great speed cubing performances. As the floor cleared at Polideportivo de Zacatelco, participants packed away their puzzles with fresh milestones achieved and stronger connections across the regional cubing circuit.

Con una actuación soberbia y un promedio ganador de 7.80 segundos en la final de 3x3x3 Cube, Alejandro Daniel Salceda Corvera se convirtió en la figura central del fin de semana. El certamen congregó a 45 participantes en el Polideportivo de Zacatelco, donde la llegada de nuevas caras al circuito oficial marcó el pulso competitivo de las jornadas celebradas el 13 y 14 de septiembre de 2025.

El Clásico Tlaxcala 2025 desplegó un intenso programa de 10 rondas divididas en 5 pruebas oficiales avaladas por la World Cube Association. La atmósfera en Zacatelco, Tlaxcala., Mexico combinó la experiencia de los competidores consagrados con la energía de quienes asistían por primera vez a un torneo de cubos de Rubik, ofreciendo duelos cerrados en cada una de las mesas de resolución.

En la categoría reina de 3x3x3 Cube, Salceda Corvera aseguró el título con una media final de 7.80 y un mejor tiempo de 6.98 en esa instancia, superando a Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza, quien se adjudicó la segunda posición con 8.26. La tercera plaza del podio perteneció a Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez tras sellar una marca combinada de 8.74 ante una concurrida alineación de 45 aspirantes.

El dominio de Alejandro Daniel Salceda Corvera continuó en la modalidad de 3x3x3 One-Handed, donde conquistó su segundo campeonato con un promedio de 9.96 segundos y un registro individual de 9.34. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza obtuvo el subcampeonato con 14.53, mientras que Saúl Méndez Atlatenco completó el podio al registrar una media de 15.04 segundos entre los 36 participantes de la prueba a una sola mano.

Las categorías a ciegas tuvieron como principal protagonista a Rodrigo Ángeles Montes de Oca, quien venció en 3x3x3 Blindfolded gracias a una resolución individual de 36.52 segundos frente a Rodrigo Vite Xochipa y Gilberto Martinez Perales. En 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, Ángeles Montes de Oca volvió a triunfar al memorizar y completar 16 de 22 cubos en 1:00:00, seguido por Luis Antelmo Perez Cabrera con 8 de 10 en 54:39 y Gilberto Martinez Perales con 5 de 5 en 20:51.

El talento emergente dejó huellas destacadas a lo largo de las rondas clasificatorias en diferentes pruebas del torneo. José Juan Sánchez logró una mejora notable al fijar su marca personal de 3x3x3 One-Handed en 33.51 segundos, bajando su registro previo en un 24.6 por ciento. Por su parte, Rafael de Jesús Salcedo Machuca compitió en 3 eventos y recortó su tiempo en 3x3x3 Blindfolded un 17.7 por ciento hasta los 3:41.28, sumando además una marca de 12.18 en 3x3x3 Cube que mejoró un 4.7 por ciento su registro anterior. Erick Calderon de la Rosa participó en 3 pruebas, obtuvo su mejor puesto al quedar en la posición 22 en 3x3x3 Fewest Moves y mejoró sus marcas personales un 15.7 por ciento en 3x3x3 Cube con 11.26 y un 15.2 por ciento en 3x3x3 One-Handed con 23.37. Alonso Ramírez Ortega intervino en 2 eventos y redujo un 10.6 por ciento su registro en 3x3x3 One-Handed para marcar 30.75.

La presencia de competidores debutantes enriqueció notablemente esta competencia de cubing oficial. Santiago Morgan Vázquez disputó su primer torneo WCA y completó su primer intento oficial en 3x3x3 Cube con un registro de 12.88 segundos. Sergio Guzmán Corona también vivió su primera experiencia competitiva al registrar 19.32 en el clásico cubo tridimensional. En esa misma prueba, Fátima Valentina Ordóñez Lobato firmó su debut en el circuito con una marca inicial de 43.05 segundos, mientras que Mateo Flores Martínez completó su primera participación oficial con un tiempo de 25.83 segundos.

La disciplina de 3x3x3 Fewest Moves coronó a Carlos Rill Garcia, quien se llevó la victoria con una media de 29.67 movimientos y un mejor intento individual de 25 giros. El segundo lugar correspondió a Angel Torres Perez con una marca de 30.67 movimientos, en tanto que Rodrigo Ángeles Montes de Oca subió nuevamente al podio en tercera posición con un promedio de 33.33.

Con las quince posiciones de podio obtenidas por competidores locales, el Clásico Tlaxcala 2025 cerró sus actividades celebrando la consolidación de figuras consagradas y el entusiasmo de nuevos talentos en Zacatelco. La actividad competitiva despide un fin de semana lleno de marcas personales y victorias técnicas en el speedcubing mexicano.