Cyprus Cubing League I 2025

Forty-eight competitors converged in Limassol, Cyprus on March 8, 2025, taking on seven rounds across six varied events at the American Academy Limassol. From the lightning-quick turns of the 2x2x2 Cube to the layered complexity of the 5x5x5 Cube and the mechanical intricacies of Clock, the single-day schedule tested every conceivable facet of modern speedcubing. The broad range of challenges drew solvers of all backgrounds to demonstrate agility, endurance, and technical dexterity across different dimensions and puzzle mechanics throughout the cubing competition.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew 47 competitors across two rounds of intense action. Fabio Schwandt of the United Kingdom captured top honours with a winning average of 8.29 seconds, anchored by a best single solve of 7.72 seconds. Roy Tamir of Israel secured second place on the podium with an 8.98 average, while British competitor Jason Harley rounded out the top three with a 9.04 mark. The 3x3 results served as a centrepiece for the day, anchoring a tournament defined by rapid transitions between vastly different styles of solving.

The classic Rubik's Cube was only one part of the multi-discipline showdown. In the 2x2x2 Cube event, Roy Tamir delivered a masterful performance, taking first place with a 1.80 average and an event-best single of 1.54 seconds among 43 competitors. Fabio Schwandt claimed second with a 2.30 average, while Michael Eleftheriades of Cyprus took third place, recording a national record average of 2.41 seconds along with an opening single of 1.80. The event proved exceptionally swift, generating top-tier times across the entire final standings.

Specialised formats expanded the technical breadth of the competition. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Roy Tamir demonstrated exceptional single-handed control among 36 entrants, winning with a 12.74 average and a 12.14 single. Fabio Schwandt followed closely in second with 13.38, and Amit Schori of Israel placed third at 16.43. The Skewb event brought dynamic corner-turning movements to the table, where Fabio Schwandt claimed another gold with a 3.10 average, edging Konstantinos Argyros of Greece at 3.49 and Amitai Ziv of Israel at 4.36.

The larger hardware and dial-based puzzles rounded out the roster with distinct challenges. Roy Tamir collected another victory in the 5x5x5 Cube, finishing with a 58.64 average and a best single of 56.73 seconds against 29 other competitors, while Fabio Schwandt placed second in 1:02.29 and Ilias Nikolaou of Greece earned third in 1:02.69. The Clock event produced an exciting domestic sweep at the top, as Marios Kasparis of Cyprus took the win with a 6.72 average over fellow countryman Marios Romanos at 7.42 and Fabio Schwandt at 7.64.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across varied disciplines. Philippos Violaris tackled six events and logged a 2.53 single on the 2x2x2 Cube, improving his prior mark by 39.8 percent, alongside a 2:11.41 in the 5x5x5 Cube which was 18.1 percent faster. Michaella Georgiou dropped her Clock personal best to 19.00 seconds, a massive 40.1 percent improvement, while also bettering her Skewb mark to 10.01. Nestoras Georghiou completed his first ever attempts in Skewb at 7.79 and One-Handed at 42.11, while taking his 5x5x5 Cube best down to 2:54.33, an improvement of 34.5 percent.

First-time official attempts and personal records continued across the scorecards. Emmanuel Violaris posted his first Clock solve at 1:30.88 and cut his 2x2x2 Cube best by 30.4 percent to 8.58 seconds. Kyriakos Nikoletti took on the 5x5x5 Cube for the first time with a 2:43.01 and improved his 2x2x2 Cube time by 25.3 percent to 5.15. Gregoris Panteli tackled the 5x5x5 Cube for the first time with a 1:54.26, while Alexandros Riris marked his first WCA competition with six events, including a 5.18 in 2x2x2 Cube and 8.84 in Skewb. Furkan Yuksel also made his official debut, logging 7.06 on the 2x2x2 Cube and 12.87 on Skewb.

The medal count reflected an international gathering, with competitors representing the United Kingdom earning seven podium finishes, Israel collecting six, host nation Cyprus taking three, and Greece securing two. The successful delivery of six separate formats highlighted the versatility required in contemporary speed cubing, where mastering a diverse collection of mechanisms is just as vital as pure speed on the standard puzzle.

As the final timers stopped, Cyprus Cubing League I 2025 established a high benchmark for organisation and multi-event proficiency in Limassol. The wide array of official disciplines provided seasoned champions and newer solvers alike a complete testing ground across both traditional cubes and alternative mechanisms, pointing toward an exciting future for regional tournaments in the upcoming season.