Cocha NxN CBBA 2026

A winning time of 9.09 seconds set the standard at the top of the standings as competitors gathered for a weekend of rapid progression across eleven different events. Held from September 12 to September 13 in the year 2026, Cocha NxN CBBA 2026 transformed the Eduardo Plaza Cultural Center into a focal point for speedcubing in Cochabamba, Bolivia. While the race for top honours delivered intense battles on the stages, the broader narrative of the tournament was defined by measurable progress across the board, with competitors in every discipline shaving substantial fractions from their previous benchmarks.

The traditional 3x3x3 Cube competition provided a sharp demonstration of technical execution under pressure. Caleb Torrico Vidal secured the top spot on the podium with a decisive mark of 9.09 seconds. Jorge Gadiel Rios Castro followed closely behind with a time of 9.39 seconds, while Nicolás Arispe Valda took third place in 9.54 seconds. The official 3x3 results reflected how tight the margins were among the top finishers, highlighting the precision required to succeed in standard Rubik's Cube solving against a strong local field.

Big cubes proved to be a signature test of endurance and turn speed across the two-day schedule. Jhoel Ariel Espindola Perez compiled an impressive sweep across multiple large puzzles, capturing first place in the 5x5x5 Cube in 1:03.00, the 6x6x6 Cube in 1:42.03, and the 7x7x7 Cube with a mark of 2:47.33. Abdiel Canaviri Ramirez provided persistent pressure throughout, securing second place in the 5x5x5 Cube at 1:05.33, second in the 6x6x6 Cube at 1:50.38, and third in the 7x7x7 Cube in 3:05.02, while also topping the podium with a winning effort of 33.32 seconds in the 4x4x4 Cube.

Beyond the traditional cube layouts, the specialty disciplines brought variety to the tables at this WCA competition. Jhersson Cabezas Luizaga captured the Pyraminx title with an efficient 4.02 seconds, finishing ahead of Johann Alejandro Zamorano Rodriguez at 6.34 seconds and Matias Nicolas Villalta Gallardo at 6.97 seconds. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Jhoel Manuel Callata Cardoso led the field with a quick mark of 3.29 seconds, holding off Ezequiel Natanael Cerezo Narváez at 4.48 seconds and Rafael Esteban Mantilla Céspedes at 4.49 seconds.

Solving without sight requires meticulous memorisation and execution, and the 3x3x3 Blindfolded division delivered memorable moments. Juan Diego Soria Velez claimed victory with an impressive single of 25.34 seconds. Nicolás Arispe Valda claimed second place with a successful attempt of 42.81 seconds, while Abdiel Avila Panozo rounded out the top three by stopping the timer at 1:38.42, ensuring all podium places throughout the weekend were captured by competitors representing Bolivia.

Away from the podium battles, the heart of the speed cubing weekend lay in massive personal improvements and bold debuts. Jherai Mateo Galarza Merida made a massive leap on the 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 2.09 seconds, which was 62.4 percent faster than their previous best, while also logging a 6.07 personal best in Pyraminx and making a first ever attempt at Skewb in 10.73 to finish 6th. Leonardo David Gonzales Ajata took on 6 events and improved their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 46.6 percent to 3.98 seconds, alongside a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 3:48.62. Eydan Paco Patzi cut 49.9 percent off their previous best on the 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 2.68 seconds and posted a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 11.94 seconds. Meanwhile, Andres Sebastian Escalera Copa improved their 3x3x3 Cube record by 20.2 percent down to 19.50 seconds while also making a first ever attempt at Skewb with a time of 20.70 seconds.

The progress continued across the scorecards as Marcos Alejandro Mamani Tola entered 7 events, logged a Pyraminx personal best of 10.47 seconds, and completed their first ever attempt at Skewb in 21.80 seconds. Daniel Guevara Ugarte reduced their 2x2x2 Cube best by 20.2 percent to 3.12 seconds and set a 3x3x3 Cube best of 12.24 seconds. For others, the weekend marked an introduction to official competition. Jhon Shaojie Chen Herbas took on 4 events in their first WCA competition, recording a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 9.33 seconds and a 4x4x4 Cube attempt of 2:10.46, while Jose Adrian Troncoso Mena made their debut across 4 events, clocking a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube in 25.47 seconds.

Every division at Cocha NxN CBBA 2026 highlighted how dedicated preparation translates to tangible progress. From the swift turns of the smaller puzzles to the complex calculations of blindfolded solving, the cubing competition showcased a community committed to self-improvement. As the tables were cleared at the Eduardo Plaza Cultural Center, competitors left with lower personal bests, new puzzle milestones, and strong momentum for the rest of the competitive calendar.