Dhaka Summer Open B 2024

Avirup Das delivered the standout performance of the day by securing the 3x3x3 Cube title with a winning average of 8.69 seconds and a best single solve of 7.95 seconds. The one-day cubing competition, held on May 11, 2024 at Orchid International School in Dhaka, Bangladesh, drew a vibrant field of 42 competitors. Across 10 rounds and five official events, the competition floor buzzed with high-speed solves, showcasing the remarkable depth of local speedcubing talent in 2024 alongside an influx of enthusiastic newcomers tackling official puzzles for the very first time.

The 3x3 results at Dhaka Summer Open B 2024 highlighted an exceptionally competitive main event that spanned three full rounds among 41 contenders. Das took the top step on the podium, followed closely by Namira Nawar, who posted a second-place average of 9.29 seconds after logging an 8.60 average earlier in the day. Farhan Tanvir Fahim rounded out the top three with an average of 9.40 seconds and the fastest single solve of the event at 7.69 seconds. This classic Rubik's Cube contest proved to be a relentless showcase of speed and consistency across every round.

Beyond the main event, multiple puzzle categories challenged competitors with varying mechanics and disciplines. Das doubled his gold medal haul by conquering the Pyraminx event, posting a winning average of 3.91 seconds and a rapid single of 2.17 seconds across two rounds. Afif Zahin Biswas secured second place with a 4.01 average, while Mosfikul Islam took third at 4.06. In the Skewb final, Farhan Tanvir Fahim captured victory with a 3.43 winning average and a 2.96 single, leading Mosfikul Islam at 4.93 and Das at 5.15 on an all-Bangladesh podium.

Mosfikul Islam emerged as another dominant force throughout Dhaka Summer Open B 2024, claiming two gold medals of his own. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Islam topped a 34-competitor bracket with a 15.90 winning average and a best single of 12.16 seconds, edging out Afif Zahin Biswas at 16.55 and Farhan Tanvir Fahim at 16.58. Islam then proved his versatility on the twelve-sided Megaminx, capturing first place with an impressive 49.62 winning average and a 42.07 single. Namira Nawar followed in second with 51.97, and Fahim secured third place in 59.38 seconds.

While the podium battles produced thrilling finishes, the heart of this WCA competition belonged to the numerous competitors making breakthroughs or taking their initial steps on the official stage. Syed Mustakim Abrar delivered an astonishing leap forward in the 3x3x3 Cube, lowering his personal best single to 11.92 seconds, which was 83.5 percent faster than his previous mark of 1:12.38, while also recording his first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a 9.49. Ha-Mim Bin Haroon entered three events, logging a personal best of 11.16 in 3x3x3 Cube alongside maiden efforts of 22.04 in 3x3x3 One-Handed and 11.55 in Skewb. Mohammad Nashfiur Rahman Shifam took on five events, achieving a fourth-place finish in Pyraminx, a 3x3x3 personal best of 7.14 that improved on his previous 12.48 by 42.8 percent, and initial career attempts in Skewb and Megaminx. Shadman Jarif also tackled five disciplines, finishing sixth in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 12.65 personal best that was 49 percent faster than his prior best, in addition to trying Megaminx and Skewb for the first time.

The surge of new talent continued as several others embraced new puzzles and set sharp personal benchmarks. Ronon Abdullah entered five events and recorded a personal best of 3.73 in Skewb, cutting 48.6 percent off his previous 7.25 mark on the way to a fifth-place finish, while also completing his first official attempts in Megaminx and 3x3x3 One-Handed. Muhib Ullah Pronoy placed fourth in 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best single of 8.39, improving by 44.2 percent, and registered his first Megaminx solve at 1:22.58. Making their complete tournament debuts, Tahsin Anwar took on five separate events with a first 3x3x3 Cube solve of 10.95, and Zabir Al Basharat Tashir entered four categories, logging an opening 3x3x3 single of 26.47 and a Megaminx time of 4:10.11.

Every podium position across all five events at the competition was captured by domestic solvers, reflecting a cohesive and highly competitive national community. The wide variety of formats, from single-handed execution to complex geometric puzzles, tested dexterity, spatial reasoning, and mental stamina throughout an action-packed schedule. The dedication shown by both veteran contenders and rising challengers established a high standard of speed cubing excellence in the region.

With ten complete rounds concluded in a single day at Orchid International School, Dhaka Summer Open B 2024 demonstrated how rapidly the local solving scene continues to expand. The combination of seasoned title winners maintaining their top form and first-time entrants making bold strides forward points toward an increasingly competitive landscape as players prepare for future tournaments in the upcoming season.