Cubestuff Challenge Centurion Q3 2026

Eight different events brought seventy-nine competitors together at the Legacy Centurion Hotel in Centurion, South Africa, on August 1 to August 2, 2026. While classic puzzles always attract large brackets, the niche disciplines set the tone for the weekend across sixteen total rounds. The unique side events required distinct mechanical dexterity and technical mastery, demanding sharp adaptability from the roster of solvers. Throughout two packed days of speedcubing action, local contenders proved their versatility across everything from dodecahedrons to double-sided dial faces.

The 12-sided Megaminx challenged thirty-six solvers in a single, high-stakes final round. Vincent Hazelton-Lagarrigue delivered a dominant victory with a 44.09 winning average and a single solve of 38.69 seconds. Marike Faught followed in second place with an average of 53.48, while Shivaan Harichander took third on the podium at 59.77. The event demanded prolonged stamina and visual tracking, rewarding the finalists who kept their rotations fluid under pressure.

Clock proved equally compelling as Ian Luies captured first place among twenty-nine entrants across two rounds. Luies posted a winning average of 6.59 seconds along with a sharp 5.94 best single. Nathan Swanepoel secured second place with a 10.22 average, edging ahead of Rhynard Steyn, who also recorded a 10.22 average to claim third. The puzzle, known for its unique button-manipulation mechanics, delivered some of the tightest margins of the entire cubing competition.

Skewb and Pyraminx rounded out the unconventional puzzles on the schedule. In Skewb, Kagoentle Mokhabela topped a field of forty-three solvers with an average of 4.35 seconds and a single of 3.59. Yash Naidu secured second place averaging 4.97, followed by Rhynard Steyn in third with 6.04. Steyn quickly found redemption in the Pyraminx event, seizing the victory with a 3.68 average and a best single of 2.14, besting Ruben Grobler at 3.95 and Joshua Bennett at 5.45.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed event tested forty-three specialists with strict single-hand constraints. Joshua Christian Marais produced the winning mark, logging a 12.66 average and an 11.29 single. Osman Badroodin took second place with an average of 14.93, while Ruben Grobler captured third at 15.74. Badroodin quickly converted that podium momentum in the 4x4x4 Cube, winning the event with a 33.83 average and a 32.26 single, finishing ahead of Grobler at 36.07 and Isaac Scheepers at 36.48.

Beyond the podiums, the official scorecards recorded significant milestones for many competitors pushing their personal boundaries. Juwan van der Walt achieved an 80.6 percent improvement in Skewb with a personal best of 6.16 seconds compared to a previous 31.68, alongside a 10.57 in the 2x2x2 Cube. Simon van Wyngaard took on six events, securing sixth place in Skewb with a personal best of 3.36, which was 74.3 percent faster than before, while making a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 2:08.82 and a first Pyraminx attempt in 12.14. Michiel Bernard de Kock contested eight events and finished sixth in Clock with a personal best of 10.73, dropping 74.2 percent from a previous 41.60 mark. Chanel Blom entered five events, setting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.48 that was 59.8 percent faster than her prior standard.

Fresh challenges and event debuts highlighted the rest of the roster during this WCA competition. Craig Peeters took on six events and lowered his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 36.9 percent to 1:01.30, while registering a first ever attempt at Clock in 16.34. Pierre Henri Terblanche tackled five events, slicing 34.3 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube best down to 1:51.60 and logging a first Skewb attempt of 22.05. Rivan Roux competed across seven disciplines, delivering a first ever attempt at Megaminx in 2:51.64 and a first 3x3x3 One-Handed mark of 59.47. Alexander James Davies made a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 44.67 and dropped his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 23.7 percent down to 24.95.

The 2x2x2 Cube showcased lightning-fast turns as Ruben Grobler topped sixty-one competitors with an impressive 1.88 average and a best single of 1.65. Juandré Jacobs claimed the runner-up spot averaging 2.77, while Shivaan Harichander finished third with a 3.31 average. The rapid, two-round tournament set the stage for the main event of the weekend.

The classic 3x3 Rubik's Cube brought seventy-six solvers to the tables across three rounds. Juandré Jacobs earned first place with a 7.80 winning average and a 6.54 best single. Shivaan Harichander secured the silver spot on the podium averaging 8.14, and Isaac Scheepers placed third with an 8.60 average. These official 3x3 results concluded the schedule on a high note, demonstrating the depth of speed cubing talent in the region.

All twenty-four podium positions across the eight events were claimed by competitors representing South Africa. From specialized side events to the main stage, Cubestuff Challenge Centurion Q3 2026 provided an expansive arena for both seasoned finalists and rising contenders. As the 2026 calendar unfolds, the Legacy Centurion Hotel weekend stands as a clear showcase of balanced ability across the entire spectrum of official puzzles.