Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023

Leo Borromeo delivered a masterclass at Robinsons Place Dumaguete, capturing the premier 3x3x3 Cube title with a blazing 5.91 average and a single solve of 4.92 seconds. Across ten rounds of action on November 25, 2023, the Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023 served as a dynamic proving ground in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines. A field of 27 competitors assembled for the one-day WCA competition, with seasoned champions sharing tables with an influx of emerging solvers taking their earliest steps in organized play.

The 3x3 results formed the centerpiece of the tournament, requiring three full rounds to determine the podium. Borromeo set an unassailable pace from the start, outperforming Ace Christian C. Wong, who finished second with an average of 9.12 seconds, and Miguel Gonzaga, who took third with a mark of 9.42. The classic Rubik's Cube demonstrated the high level of speedcubing skill present in the region, providing a high-energy contrast to the heavy contingent of competitors logging their first official attempts across varied categories.

Beyond his main event triumph, Borromeo collected two additional victories on the day. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, Borromeo topped a field of 13 competitors with a winning average of 14.61 seconds and a best single of 11.31, ahead of Kenneth Mathew F. Halago at 16.41 and Miguel Gonzaga at 17.44. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Borromeo secured his third gold with an average of 25.74 seconds, once again followed by Halago in second with 36.90 and Gonzaga in third with 38.25.

Gonzaga produced an exceptionally productive tournament of his own, winning three separate events and reaching eight podiums in total. Gonzaga secured victory in the 2x2x2 Cube with a 3.47 average, edging out Ace Christian C. Wong at 3.57 and Matthew Liam D. Melocoton at 3.68. In Pyraminx, Gonzaga posted a winning average of 4.40 seconds to hold off Wong at 4.55 and Gabriel Angelo V. Hilado at 5.30. Gonzaga also claimed top honors in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a single solve of 38 moves, defeating Kirby Jay Caragan at 40 moves and Hilado at 42 moves.

The remaining puzzle categories at the Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023 highlighted versatility across alternative formats. Kirby Jay Caragan led the Skewb event with a winning average of 4.86 seconds, finishing ahead of Miguel Gonzaga at 5.54 and Savion Romeo Matula at 5.72. Meanwhile, the complex Megaminx challenge was captured by Andrew Thomas Salazar Pacilan, who logged an impressive winning average of 48.04 seconds, outpacing Gonzaga at 1:02.45 and Caragan at 1:04.67.

While the top steps of the podium featured familiar winners, the deeper story of the cubing competition unfolded through significant personal milestones. Jev Ulric Torres entered four events and cut his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 52.2 percent down to 44.24 seconds, dropped his 3x3x3 One-Handed time by 36.9 percent to 22.94, and reduced his 3x3x3 Cube best by 28 percent to 10.28, while claiming a 5th-place finish in 4x4x4 Cube. Brandon B. Naong lowered his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 11.58 seconds, an improvement of 39.3 percent. Miles Enrera completed a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 4.48 mark on the way to a 6th-place finish, alongside a new 3x3x3 Cube best of 8.34 across two entered events.

The progress continued with Xian Forasteros, who tackled two events, earned a 13th-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube, and improved their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 14.6 percent down to 5.19 seconds. Pete Carlo M. Gracia competed in three events, shaving 6.1 percent off their 3x3x3 Cube best to reach 8.00 seconds and securing 6th place overall. Bella Shanell Clementir Frial took on four events, completing a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 29.01, improving her Pyraminx personal best by 20 percent to 4.55 on the way to 4th place, and dropping her 2x2x2 Cube best by 16.8 percent to 4.82. Jan Jairus C. Ferraren entered four events and secured 9th place in 4x4x4 Cube, while Mireia Frances B. Repunte competed in two events to finish 15th in 2x2x2 Cube.

The single-day meet highlighted the expanding depth of speed cubing in the Visayas, with all 24 podium positions earned by solvers representing the Philippines. From elite sub-six-second averages to monumental individual breakthroughs, Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023 proved that rapid growth and competitive excellence go hand in hand as competitors prepare for the next season of tournament play.

Dalawampu't pitong kalahok ang nagtipon sa Robinsons Place Dumaguete upang magtagisan sa bilis at talas ng isip sa pagbubuo ng mga puzzle. Ang Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023 na ginanap noong Nobyembre 25, 2023 sa Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines ay nagtampok ng 8 events at 10 rounds sa loob ng isang buong araw ng matinding labanan sa speedcubing. Mula sa mga tradisyunal na kategorya hanggang sa mga espesyal na hugis, ipinamalas ng mga manlalaro ang kanilang dedikasyon sa bawat pag-ikot ng bawat cube.

Sa pagbubukas ng umaga, sumabak agad ang mga kalahok sa 3x3x3 Fewest Moves kung saan sinubok ang kanilang taktika sa pagresolba ng cube gamit ang pinakakaunting galaw. Nakamit ni Miguel Gonzaga ang unang puwesto matapos magtala ng 38 moves bilang kanyang best single. Pumangalawa si Kirby Jay Caragan na may 40 moves, habang pumangatlo naman si Gabriel Angelo V. Hilado na naglista ng 42 moves sa naturang kategorya.

Kasunod nito sa tanghali, umarangkada ang Megaminx at Skewb sa main stage. Nagwagi si Andrew Thomas Salazar Pacilan sa Megaminx nang magtala ng winning average na 48.04 at best single na 41.81, habang pumangalawa si Miguel Gonzaga na may 1:02.45 at pumangatlo si Kirby Jay Caragan sa 1:04.67. Sa Skewb naman, nanguna si Kirby Jay Caragan na may 4.86 average at 3.55 single, kasunod si Miguel Gonzaga na nagtala ng 5.54 at Savion Romeo Matula na may 5.72.

Pagpasok ng hapon, lumipat ang aksyon sa mabilisang bakbakan sa Pyraminx at 2x2x2 Cube. Sa Pyraminx, nanaig si Miguel Gonzaga tangan ang 4.40 winning average at 2.69 best single, laban kina Ace Christian C. Wong na nagrehistro ng 4.55 at Gabriel Angelo V. Hilado na may 5.30. Nagpatuloy ang magandang porma ni Gonzaga sa 2x2x2 Cube kung saan muli siyang nagkampeon bitbit ang 3.47 average at 2.91 single, kasunod sina Ace Christian C. Wong na may 3.57 at Matthew Liam D. Melocoton na nagtala ng 3.68.

Sa kabilang banda ng torneo, nagpakita rin ng kahanga-hangang gilas ang iba pang kalahok sa buong araw. Si Aaron Josh C. Wong na sumali sa apat na kategorya ay nagtala ng bagong personal best sa 2x2x2 Cube na 2.62 single, na 15.8 porsyentong mas mabilis kaysa sa kanyang dating 3.11, bukod sa pagtatapos sa ikaapat na puwesto sa 3x3x3 One-Handed. Si Chrisgel G. Tubianosa naman ay sumabak sa walong kategorya, nagtala ng 11.35 personal best sa 3x3x3 Cube, at nakamit ang ikaapat na puwesto sa Skewb. Sa kanilang pinakaunang WCA competition, sumabak agad si John Anthony Guerriero sa limang kategorya at nagtala ng mga unang opisyal na subok sa 3x3x3 Cube na 34.69, 3x3x3 One-Handed na 1:16.24, at 4x4x4 Cube na 2:50.56, habang tumapos ding pangwalo sa Pyraminx. Si John Kenneth Ojeda ay lumaban sa tatlong kategorya sa kanyang unang torneo at nagrehistro ng 10.25 sa 3x3x3 Cube, 37.06 sa 3x3x3 One-Handed, at 12.58 sa Pyraminx.

Nagpatuloy ang mga magagandang debut sa Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023 sa iba pang mga bagong mukha ng kompetisyon. Si Keith Justin Mandal ay sumalang sa kanyang unang opisyal na torneo at nagtala ng 14.91 sa 3x3x3 Cube. Gayundin si Japhet Forro na matagumpay na nakumpleto ang kanyang unang subok sa 3x3x3 Cube sa bilis na 12.54. Hindi rin nagpahuli sina Zoe Noelle Llorente na nagsumite ng 1:10.54 at Evou Gabriel E. Rama na nagrehistro ng 41.85 sa kanilang mga unang pagtatangka sa parehong kategorya ng Rubik's Cube.

Bago sumapit ang gabi, sumabak ang mga manlalaro sa 4x4x4 Cube at 3x3x3 One-Handed. Dito nagpasiklab si Leo Borromeo nang dominahin ang 4x4x4 Cube tangan ang 25.74 average at 20.99 best single, laban kay Kenneth Mathew F. Halago na nagrehistro ng 36.90 at Miguel Gonzaga na may 38.25. Sa 3x3x3 One-Handed, muling nangibabaw si Borromeo bitbit ang 14.61 winning average at 11.31 best single, kasunod sina Kenneth Mathew F. Halago na may 16.41 at Miguel Gonzaga na nagtala ng 17.44.

Nagtapos ang buong cubing competition sa tatlong rounds ng prestihiyosong 3x3x3 Cube finals sa gabi. Inangkin ni Leo Borromeo ang kampeonato matapos magsumite ng winning average na 5.91 at pinakamabilis na best single na 4.92. Pumangalawa si Ace Christian C. Wong na may 9.12 average, habang nakuha naman ni Miguel Gonzaga ang ikatlong puwesto sa 9.42 average sa Dumaguete Cube Rendezvous 2023.