Danish Fewest Moves Championship 2024

Across tables strewn with notation paper, pens, and scrambled puzzles at multiple sites in Flere byer, Denmark, the atmosphere carried the quiet tension unique to analytical speedcubing. Solvers sat completely absorbed in calculating move counts and rotations, studying every face of the plastic cube to construct the most efficient possible path to a solved state. On August 31, 2024, the Danish Fewest Moves Championship 2024 gathered twenty-two competitors to battle exclusively in this cerebral discipline, turning every sixty-minute solving attempt into a high-stakes tactical chess match on a Rubik's Cube.

Unlike lightning-fast speed cubing events where finger dexterity dictates the podium, the classic 3x3x3 Fewest Moves contest measures pure efficiency over three distinct attempts. Fans scouring the 3x3 results from this specialised WCA competition were treated to historic marks at the top of the standings. Daniel Vædele Egdal delivered a standout performance, capturing first place overall with a winning average of 22.67 moves, anchored by a best single solution of just 20 moves. Both of those marks established new national records for Denmark.

The fight at the top of the leaderboard required exceptional precision across all three solves. Adam Marcellus Kelly of the USA pushed the champion throughout the day, matching the best single of the tournament with an impressive 20-move attempt. Kelly completed the podium chase in second place with an overall average of 23.67 moves. Denmark took a second spot on the podium as Victor Valentin Glyrskov claimed third place, securing a best single solve of 23 moves alongside an average of 25.67 moves across the round.

The depth of the competition field produced strong efficiency figures through the top ten. Daniel Anker Hermansen took fourth place with an average of 30.00 and a best single of 27 moves, closely pursued by Martin Vædele Egdal, who registered a 30.33 average and a 28-move single. International contenders also made their mark, as Clément Cherblanc of France recorded a 31.33 average with a best single of 29 moves, while United Kingdom competitor Callum James Goodyear completed his three attempts with an average of 34.00 and a 29 single.

Italian competitor Chiara Marcucci logged a single solve of 28 moves to finish with a 37.67 average, holding off Silas Kampp Richter Lassen, who closed out his round with a 38.33 average and a best single of 35. Rounding out the top ten was Mikkel Stang Birnum, who achieved a best single solution of 37 moves on his way to an average of 41.33 moves. Each attempt required deep knowledge of blockbuilding, edge orientation, and algorithm insertions to shave down move counts.

Beyond the battle for podium hardware, the Danish Fewest Moves Championship 2024 served as a dedicated stage for veteran solvers testing their analytical skills. Alberte Rosendal Overgaard entered the single-event schedule and achieved a best finish of 11th place in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, adding another strong performance across 34 career competitions. Lucas Hansen brought extensive experience from 120 career tournaments, securing a best finish of 14th place in the event, while Malte Oliver Bøgh Kjøller participated in his 165th tournament to earn a best finish of 15th place.

The persistence of seasoned competitors was visible throughout the final rankings sheet. Xuyang Zhang entered the event to achieve an 18th place finish, marking his 15th career tournament appearance. Ida Exner tackled the one-event schedule in her 89th career outing, finishing in 20th place overall. Anette Warberg Borg took on the move-efficiency challenge in her 59th career tournament, locking in a best finish of 22nd place to complete a memorable day of dedicated puzzle analysis.

With 22 solvers competing across Danish venues, the tournament demonstrated the unique appeal of move-count optimisation within the broader cubing competition circuit. Denmark took two of the three podium positions, while the USA took one, capping an intense day of calculation. The Danish Fewest Moves Championship 2024 proved that precision, patience, and deep positional understanding remain just as thrilling as raw turning speed when competitors clash for national glory.

Borde dækket af papir, blyanter og klassiske terninger dannede rammen, da deltagere mødtes på tværs af lokationer den 31. august 2024. Frivillige, arrangører og delegerede sikrede en problemfri afvikling af begivenheden, hvor rammerne var sat op til millimeterpræcis administration. I denne disciplin gælder det om at finde den korteste løsning på en Rubik's Cube inden for en fastsat tidsramme, hvilket kræver maksimal koncentration og stringente rammer fra stævnets ledelse.

Danish Fewest Moves Championship 2024 samlede i alt 22 deltagere i Flere byer, Denmark til en fokuseret dyst over en enkelt intens runde. Turneringen bød på et enkelt format, nemlig 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, men konkurrencen krævede tre separate forsøg, hvor hver enkelt træksekvens blev nøje gransket og registreret. De officials, som stod for indsamling og kontrol af løsningsarkene, leverede et solidt stykke arbejde gennem hele spilledagen.

Blandt de startende var der lagt op til hård kamp om topplaceringerne i det traditionsrige arrangement. Den samlede sejr gik til Daniel Vædele Egdal fra Danmark, som præsterede en række exceptionelle løsninger. Med et vindergennemsnit på 22.67 træk og en bedste enkeltløsning på 20 træk sikrede han sig førstepladsen foran et stærkt felt af nationale og internationale deltagere i denne særlige cubing competition.

Daniel Vædele Egdal satte med sine resultater to nye milepæle, idet både hans enkeltløsning på 20 træk og hans gennemsnit på 22.67 træk blev godkendt som officiel dansk rekord. Hans præstation demonstrerede et højt teknisk niveau gennem alle tre forsøg og cementerede hans position i toppen af dansk speedcubing.

På andenpladsen fulgte Adam Marcellus Kelly fra USA, som ligeledes leverede en imponerende serie af løsninger. Han matchede den bedste enkeltløsning med 20 træk og sluttede med et samlet gennemsnit på 23.67 træk. Tredjepladsen gik til Victor Valentin Glyrskov fra Danmark, der sikrede sig podiet med en enkeltløsning på 23 træk og et gennemsnit på 25.67 træk.

Bag medaljetagerne bød denne WCA competition på bemærkelsesværdige præstationer fra feltets øvrige deltagere. Mikkel Stang Birnum leverede en stærk indsats ved sit allerførste officielle forsøg i 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, hvor han noterede en enkeltløsning på 37 træk, et gennemsnit på 41.33 træk og en samlet 10. plads. Silas Kampp Richter Lassen deltog i den ene disciplin og sikrede sig en solid 9. plads med et gennemsnit på 38.33 træk og en bedste enkeltløsning på 35 træk.

Flere erfarne navne markerede sig ligeledes flot i tabellen. Chiara Marcucci opnåede en 8. plads med et gennemsnit på 37.67 træk og en bedste løsning på 28 træk i sit eneste event. Kasper Warberg Borg sluttede som nummer 12 i turneringen, mens Theodor Nordstrand sikrede en 17. plads i 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Thomas Sonnenberg Jarner gennemførte ligeledes sit ene event og endte på en 19. plads.

Yderligere placeringer i den samlede stilling talte Daniel Anker Hermansen med 27 træk som bedste single og 30.00 i gennemsnit, Martin Vædele Egdal med 28 single og 30.33 i gennemsnit, Clément Cherblanc fra Frankrig med 29 single og 31.33 i gennemsnit, samt britiske Callum James Goodyear med 29 single og 34.00 i gennemsnit.

Med to podieplaceringer til Danmark og en enkelt til USA bød mesterskabsdagen på tæt konkurrence fra start til slut. Arrangørernes og de frivilliges indsats sikrede, at samtlige 22 deltagere fik optimale betingelser for at levere deres ypperste ved spillebordene i 2024.