Cubeando en Navidad Caracas 2025

Inside the bustling Caracas Outlet Food Court, the rhythmic clack of turning plastic echoed across the tables as competitors gathered for a full slate of puzzle action. Staged on December 7, 2025, the venue provided an energetic backdrop where seasoned solvers and fresh faces sat side by side, warming up their fingers under the bright lights. The single-day schedule brought together 29 competitors across five different events and nine rounds, turning the dining area into an arena of intense concentration.

A major story of the day was the arrival of brand-new talent to official speedcubing. Several participants walked up to the competition tables to log their first official solves in World Cube Association history, instantly injecting excitement into the local scene. For these debutants, stepping onto the stage for their very first WCA competition offered an introduction to the sport that went far beyond casual practice. Alongside these newcomers, a dedicated field of solvers took on varied challenges ranging from the Pyraminx to the twelve-sided Megaminx.

The spotlight shone brightest on those who seized personal breakthroughs across multiple disciplines. Maximo Rafael Carpio Suárez took on four events, securing a best finish of 6th in Pyraminx with a personal best of 5.03 seconds that was 27.8 percent faster than before, while also logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with 5.99 seconds and Megaminx in 2:07.47. Angel Santiago Viana Torres entered three events, achieving a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 6.17 seconds and an improved 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 16.80 seconds, cutting 27.9 percent off his previous mark. Leónidas Peña delivered an impressive 42.4 percent improvement in the 2x2x2 Cube with a time of 2.17 seconds, while also recording a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 37.78 seconds. Steven Samuel Yuen Fan entered two events, logging a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with 2.01 seconds and improving his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 9.2 percent to 11.79 seconds.

The momentum continued as Wuilfret Alejandro Fajardo Espinoza took 13th in Pyraminx, cutting his personal best by 31.7 percent down to 6.75 seconds. Luis Fernando Ire Rodriguez Mata finished 13th in the classic Rubik's Cube with a 9.73-second personal best, improving by 9.3 percent, alongside a 27.5 percent drop in his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 3.45 seconds. María Fernanda Castillo Lima made her first WCA competition appearance memorable across three events, posting a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 8.97 seconds, a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 30.46 seconds, and a Pyraminx time of 15.33 seconds. Oliver David Fuenmayor Rincón also debuted in Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela, claiming 11th place on a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube in 9.69 seconds.

When the final rounds approached at Cubeando en Navidad Caracas 2025, the race for top honors delivered sharp times. In the premier 3x3x3 Cube event, 28 competitors battled through three rounds before Louis Rodriguez Guerrero emerged victorious. Rodriguez Guerrero posted a winning average of 8.62 seconds, powered by a tournament-best single solve of 7.04 seconds. Victor Wu secured second place with an average of 9.31 seconds, while Bernardo Torres rounded out the podium in third with an average of 9.56 seconds to complete the main 3x3 results.

Louis Rodriguez Guerrero extended his dominance into the larger puzzles at Cubeando en Navidad Caracas 2025 by claiming top spot in the 4x4x4 Cube. In a 15-competitor field, he registered a winning average of 27.25 seconds and the fastest single solve of 23.50 seconds. Bernardo Torres followed in second place with an average of 31.78 seconds, while Leandro Paredes took third place with an average of 37.12 seconds.

The shorter formats and specialty puzzles saw Leandro Paredes deliver an outstanding showing of his own. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Paredes captured the victory with a swift 1.95-second average and a best single of 1.10 seconds across two rounds, finishing ahead of Cristofer Azuaje at 2.31 seconds and Victor Wu at 2.97 seconds. Paredes also mastered the 12-sided Megaminx, taking first place with an average of 41.65 seconds and a best single of 40.93 seconds, ahead of Bernardo Torres in second with 46.70 seconds and Louis Rodriguez Guerrero in third with 48.07 seconds.

The Pyraminx brought its own brand of rapid-fire speed cubing to the schedule, featuring 17 competitors in a single decisive round. Miguel González clinched the title with a winning average of 3.34 seconds and a top single solve of 2.10 seconds. Leandro Paredes earned his third podium of the day by securing second place with a 4.47-second average, and Victor Wu collected third place with an average of 5.19 seconds.

All 15 podium positions throughout the meet were secured by athletes representing Venezuela, highlighting the strength and depth across the regional community. With newcomers testing their resolve alongside proven champions, Cubeando en Navidad Caracas 2025 showcased the growing vitality of the local scene. As the tournament wrapped up its nine rounds of play, the balance of debut breakthroughs and sharp podium battles marked a memorable closing chapter for the 2025 cubing competition calendar.