CubiKoronel 2026

Inside the halls of Liceo Comercial Andrés Bello López, the rhythm of plastic mechanisms turning in unison created a lively backdrop for a packed day of twisting puzzles. Competitors gathered in Coronel, Chile to share algorithms, test setups, and catch up with familiar faces across the solving stations. Between scheduled groups, participants huddled around practice mats to trade techniques and offer encouraging words. The shared passion for speedcubing was evident in every aisle of the room, as seasoned veterans and newer solvers mingled freely before turning their focus toward the judging tables.

Held on September 12, 2026, CubiKoronel 2026 brought together talent from across the region for a comprehensive five-event showcase. The official schedule encompassed standard twisty puzzles alongside specialized challenges, providing an inviting stage for the full spectrum of competitive solving. While the focus on the main stage remained sharp throughout the day, the sidelines offered a continuous exchange of tips and friendly banter, proving that the heart of any cubing competition lies as much in its community atmosphere as in the numbers recorded on the scorecards.

The traditional 3x3x3 Cube contest produced thrilling moments on the main stage, giving fans plenty to analyze in the final 3x3 results. Cristóbal Opazo Bravo captured the premier title of the day, securing first place with a top mark of 9.03 seconds. Dante Navarro Vera pushed the contest to the wire, earning second place on the podium with an impressive 9.29. Graciela Antonia Araneda Cartes rounded out the top three by claiming third place with a solid 9.98, capping a fiercely contested showdown on the classic Rubik's Cube.

Away from the top of the standings, the day featured extraordinary breakthroughs from competitors who made monumental leaps in their personal marks. Maria Tirado entered two events and achieved a massive breakthrough on the 3x3x3 Cube, posting a personal best of 20.52 seconds that improved on her previous mark of 42.60 by 51.8 percent, while also recording her first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 2.25. Jose Alberto Perez Jiménez took on three disciplines and logged personal bests across the board, dropping his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 32.5 percent down to 54.92 from 1:21.40, improving his 2x2x2 Cube time by 15.1 percent to 3.78, and adding a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 14.97.

The wave of progress continued across the venue as Anderson Gabriel Patiarroyo Murillo competed across four events, achieving a best finish of 5th place in 2x2x2 Cube while securing personal bests in Clock with a 12.62 that was 22.7 percent faster, 2x2x2 Cube at 2.80 with a 17.4 percent improvement, and 4x4x4 Cube with a 42.43 that shaved 14 percent off his previous record. Alfonso Agustín Cáceres Durán entered three disciplines and made gains across all three, lowering his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 18.6 percent to 18.28, his 2x2x2 Cube time by 16.3 percent to 5.51, and his Clock record by 9.8 percent to 22.11. Mateo Ignacio Novoa Cofré entered one event and achieved a 7th place finish in Clock alongside a 12 percent personal best improvement of 14.13. Marvin Sanhueza took on three events and secured a 10th place finish in 2x2x2 Cube with a personal best of 5.04 along with a Clock personal best of 16.11, while Sebastián Ignacio Pino Rojas entered three events and recorded a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 20.63, improving by 3.5 percent.

The 2x2x2 Cube bracket delivered blistering turn speed as Dante Navarro Vera claimed victory with a stellar winning time of 1.37 seconds. Cristóbal Opazo Bravo followed in second position with a time of 2.92, while Iker Alonso Novoa Cofré earned the third spot on the podium with a 3.01. The quick-fire format kept the energy high across the venue, giving spectators a taste of lightning-fast execution in one of the day's shortest races.

In the 4x4x4 Cube event, Yerko Matias Serrano Cabezas stood atop the podium after delivering a sharp mark of 33.78 seconds to claim first place. Dante Navarro Vera added another podium finish to his tally by taking second place with a 36.11, narrowly edging Joaquín Hernan Sandoval Reyes, who secured third place with a 36.18. The intense big cube action demonstrated impressive hardware control and lookahead, drawing supportive cheers from peers watching nearby.

Specialty events added distinct flavor to the afternoon program at CubiKoronel 2026. The 3x3x3 Blindfolded challenge, which tests pure memory and spatial orientation without visual feedback during execution, saw Joaquín Hernan Sandoval Reyes take first place with a time of 50.59 seconds. Axel Nicolas Romero Lucero claimed second place with a 1:41.91 solve, and Cristóbal Opazo Bravo secured third place in 4:51.98. Meanwhile, Clock featured precise mechanical turning as Dante Navarro Vera earned the gold in 5.64 seconds, followed by Bruno Eduardo Alarcón Coloma in second at 5.81 and Cristóbal Opazo Bravo in third at 6.10.

When all fifteen podium spots were awarded, host nation solvers from Chile swept every top-three position across all five contested events. The success across both standard and alternative puzzles highlighted the growing strength and breadth of local speed cubing talent. Beyond the hardware and podium honors, the spirit of mutual encouragement between solvers remained the defining hallmark throughout the entire gathering.

As the tables were cleared and timers packed away at Liceo Comercial Andrés Bello López, competitors spent their final moments at CubiKoronel 2026 exchanging contact details and organizing informal practice sessions. The single-day WCA competition succeeded in showcasing both elite podium battles and significant personal milestones for rising participants. Solvers departed Coronel with new personal bests in hand and an energized commitment to supporting one another through the next season of competitive solving.

Un registro de 1.37 segundos bastó para encender la jornada competitiva en el sur del país. Los competidores recorrieron distintas distancias a través del territorio nacional para darse cita en Coronel, Chile, reuniéndose en el Liceo Comercial Andrés Bello López el 12 de septiembre de 2026. La pasión por el speedcubing motivó viajes desde diversas localidades para participar en las 5 modalidades programadas en el certamen oficial, demostrando el compromiso de la comunidad chilena con cada giro y cada cronómetro puesto en marcha.

El desarrollo de CubiKoronel 2026 dejó actuaciones destacadas en todas sus pruebas. En la categoría principal de 3x3x3 Cube, Cristóbal Opazo Bravo se quedó con el primer puesto gracias a una marca de 9.03 segundos. La disputa por los puestos de privilegio fue sumamente estrecha, con Dante Navarro Vera asegurando el segundo lugar con 9.29 y Graciela Antonia Araneda Cartes completando el podio con un tiempo de 9.98, sellando una final de alto nivel técnico en la resolución clásica del cubo de Rubik.

La competencia de 2x2x2 Cube tuvo como gran protagonista a Dante Navarro Vera, quien se adjudicó la victoria con una marca sobresaliente de 1.37 segundos. En esta misma categoría, Cristóbal Opazo Bravo ocupó la segunda posición tras registrar 2.92, mientras que Iker Alonso Novoa Cofré se ubicó en el tercer escalón con un tiempo de 3.01. La velocidad de ejecución en este evento más pequeño exigió reflejos instantáneos sobre la mesa.

En el desafío del 4x4x4 Cube disputado en CubiKoronel 2026, Yerko Matias Serrano Cabezas demostró precisión y solidez para llevarse el triunfo con un tiempo de 33.78 segundos. El podio se completó con Dante Navarro Vera en el segundo lugar gracias a una marca de 36.11, seguido muy de cerca por Joaquín Hernan Sandoval Reyes, quien logró 36.18 para adjudicarse el tercer puesto en una definición muy pareja.

Más allá de las primeras posiciones, la tabla general guarda historias muy significativas de esfuerzo individual y progreso deportivo. En esta cita, Manuel Antonio Guzmán Saavedra afrontó su primera competencia WCA y registró un tiempo de 22.58 en su primer intento oficial en 3x3x3 Cube. De manera similar, Martin Anibal Schalchli Garcia debutó en el circuito completando su primer intento en 3x3x3 Cube con 21.81, mientras que Lucas Pérez también vivió su bautismo competitivo marcando 28.50 en su primer intento en 3x3x3 Cube.

El escenario también vio a Thiago Pedriel Buceta completar su primer intento oficial en 3x3x3 Cube con un registro de 35.18 en su debut absoluto, y a Trinidad Caamaño realizar su primer intento en 2x2x2 Cube con 21.74 en su primera incursión en torneos oficiales. Por su parte, Jorge Alonso Fabián Betancourt Parada sumó 3 pruebas en su décimo certamen y logró su mejor resultado con un cuarto lugar en 2x2x2 Cube, mientras que Bastián Christobal Bachmann Catalán compitió en 4 modalidades alcanzando un quinto puesto en Clock.

En la exigente disciplina de 3x3x3 Blindfolded, donde la memorización previa es determinante para resolver a ciegas, Joaquín Hernan Sandoval Reyes se alzó con la victoria tras cronometrar 50.59 segundos. El podio lo integraron además Axel Nicolas Romero Lucero en el segundo puesto con 1:41.91 y Cristóbal Opazo Bravo en la tercera posición con 4:51.98, ratificando la complejidad y técnica que exige esta prueba.

Para cerrar el programa de CubiKoronel 2026, la prueba de Clock ofreció una contienda vibrante en la que Dante Navarro Vera sumó un nuevo triunfo con un tiempo de 5.64 segundos. Bruno Eduardo Alarcón Coloma se quedó con el segundo puesto con 5.81, y Cristóbal Opazo Bravo completó los puestos de honor con 6.10. Así concluyó una intensa jornada de competencia de cubos en Coronel, donde los 15 lugares de podio quedaron en manos de representantes chilenos.