Cubik Lara 2026

The shopping complex at C.C. Metrópolis Barquisimeto served as the bustling arena where eighteen dedicated competitors assembled for a fast-paced day of twisty puzzle action. With nine rounds scheduled across seven disciplines, the setting provided an energetic hub for speedcubing enthusiasts gathered in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela. Throughout May 2, 2026, the retail center filled with the rhythmic click and snap of plastic layers turning at top speed, drawing curious looks from passersby as tables saw constant rotations of judges, scramblers, and solvers deep in focus.

The official WCA competition featured a tight battle among the country top speedsters, with all twenty-one podium positions claimed by competitors representing Venezuela. As the premier event on the schedule, the classic 3x3x3 Cube drew every single entrant into a three-round contest. Bernardo Torres set the standard in the headline event, securing first place with a crisp winning average of 7.68 seconds and delivering the single best solve of the discipline at 6.27 seconds. Louis Rodriguez Guerrero followed closely with an 8.42 average for second, while Leandro Paredes took third at 8.93 seconds.

Torres continued his strong form by securing victory in Pyraminx, producing an average of 4.39 seconds and a top single solve of 3.62 seconds over nine contenders. Leandro Paredes captured second place with a 4.73 mark, while Daniel Carrizalez claimed third step on the podium averaging 7.00 seconds. The triangular puzzle demanded rapid finger execution, and the tight margins near the top underlined just how sharpened the routines had become throughout the tournament.

Big cubes and specialized puzzles provided plenty of drama on the main floor. Louis Rodriguez Guerrero put on an exceptional display of versatility across multiple disciplines, claiming titles in three distinct events. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Rodriguez Guerrero logged a winning average of 28.72 seconds, complemented by a single solve of 27.03 seconds, to hold off Torres at 32.52 seconds and Paredes at 37.91 seconds. He doubled his tally in the 5x5x5 Cube, finishing with an impressive average of 51.51 seconds and a 45.59 single, ahead of Torres with 58.89 seconds and Paredes with 1:10.98.

Rodriguez Guerrero completed his trifecta of individual titles in 3x3x3 One-Handed, where eight entrants tested their dexterity on the traditional Rubik's Cube mechanism using a single hand. Winning the final with a 15.53 average and a 13.45 single, he managed to edge Torres, who posted a 16.23 average, and Carrizalez, who clocked 18.28 seconds for third. In the Megaminx event, Leandro Paredes took top honors with an average of 41.66 seconds and a 41.06 single, besting Rodriguez Guerrero at 44.10 seconds and Torres at 46.93 seconds.

Beyond the fight for trophies, the event celebrated significant individual milestones for competitors who made substantial progress during their runs. Jesús David Orellana Dudamel tackled four disciplines, recording his first ever attempt at Megaminx with a time of 2:48.25 and dropping his Pyraminx personal best to 15.02 seconds, a 30.9 percent reduction from his former mark of 21.74. Edgar Briceño took on six disciplines and achieved a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 1:42.69, trimming 20.1 percent from his previous best of 2:08.60, while placing fifth in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Dabyer Oropeza trimmed 11.9 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube mark to set a 1:00.59 personal best on his way to fourth in Pyraminx. Daniel Malave entered all seven events, improving his Square-1 best by 6.3 percent to 43.70 seconds and lowering his 3x3x3 Cube best to 17.58 seconds.

Several newcomers stepped onto the competitive floor for their debut appearance at Cubik Lara 2026. Cesar Vidal contested two events, making a first official try on the 3x3x3 Cube in 47.76 seconds and recording a 15.28-second effort in Pyraminx to finish eighth. Fabiano Alejandro Blanco Villamon completed his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube in 19.22 seconds, while Pablo Zerpa registered a 36.80-second debut solve on the same puzzle. Manuel González entered the main event and established a personal best of 21.34 seconds, adding to the day of personal breakthroughs across the scoreboards.

The Square-1 category rounded out the day with Adan Torrealba taking victory thanks to a 16.52 average and a sharp 12.31 single solve. Leandro Paredes placed second with a 25.69 mark, while Bernardo Torres closed out his busy tournament on the podium with an average of 25.86 seconds. The variety of challenges highlighted the technical depth of speed cubing, balancing standard speed-oriented hardware with complex shape-shifting puzzles.

As the tables were packed and the stopwatches reset at C.C. Metrópolis Barquisimeto, the final 3x3 results and multi-event totals reflected a productive, hard-fought competition in Lara. With eighteen solvers leaving their mark through personal bests and championship hardware, the gathering underscored the steady growth of the local scene, ensuring that the momentum will carry directly into the community next competitive season.