FMC Spanish Championship 2024

Across multiple venues in Multiple cities, XE, the competition halls fell into focused silence as pencils met paper and scramble sheets were distributed. The FMC Spanish Championship 2024 brought together organizers, delegates, and dedicated volunteers simultaneously to coordinate the single-day multi-venue fixture held on October 19, 2024. Running an official WCA competition across separate sites requires immense logistical coordination, and the teams behind the desks ensured every timer, scramble distribution, and score entry operated with absolute precision from the opening announcements through to the final submissions.

The event challenged competitors to find the shortest possible solution to standard Rubik's Cube scrambles within the strict sixty-minute time limit. Rather than pure turning speed, this discipline tests analytical skill and algorithmic efficiency. With 39 competitors registered across the country in 2024, the organizers delivered a smooth environment that allowed every participant to fully concentrate on unraveling each move sequence under official conditions.

At the top of the standings, Mauro Moisés Ortega López delivered a masterclass in solution crafting. Representing Spain, he secured the championship title with a winning average of 21.67 moves, supported by a best single of 20 moves. His 21.67 average established a new national record average in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, capping a remarkable performance that anchored the national podium positions.

The competition at the upper end of the leaderboard remained tight across the round. Spain's Arnau Tous Mateu claimed second place on the podium with a 25.00 average, having recorded a brilliant single solve of 19 moves. Jordi Lleixà López, also from Spain, completed the all-Spanish podium sweep by securing third place with an average of 25.33 moves and a best single solve of 20 moves. The sharp 3x3 results demonstrated exceptional problem-solving depth from the domestic field.

Beyond the top podium steps, other competitors delivered notable benchmarks. Vasco Vasconcelos of Portugal set a national record single in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a 20-move solution, finishing with an average of 25.67 moves. Fellow Spanish solvers also posted strong complete rounds, including Rafael Rodriguez Santana with a single of 22 and an average of 26.67, Josete Sánchez with a 33.00 average, and Raúl Cuevas Castillo registering a 33.33 average.

The competitive field in this speedcubing fixture was enriched by personal milestones that often escape the main headlines. Hugo Laginha produced a massive breakthrough, lowering his personal best to 37 moves, which improved upon his previous best mark by 17.8 percent, on his way to a 16th-place finish. Sofía Guerrero Neto took 17th place after dropping her personal best to 46 moves, an improvement of 16.4 percent. Sara García Mendes secured a personal best single of 38 moves, taking 13.6 percent off her prior best, while Marcos Caballero Marsilla trimmed 10.9 percent off his previous record with a 49-move solve.

Taking on the challenge for the first time was Leonardo Nobre Homan, who completed his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a solve of 44 moves, earning 18th place. Other solvers pushed through demanding single-event campaigns, including Alejandro Soriano Compta, who finished 15th overall. Pi Sevilla Hernández achieved a 28th-place finish, while Albert Garriga Gea completed the single event in 31st position. These individual advances highlighted the enduring appeal of the discipline throughout the cubing competition.

Rounding out the field, Pedro Azevedo of Portugal secured a 38.00 average with a single of 34, while Daniel Ortega Pastor and Miguel Ángel González-Herrero García achieved averages of 35.00 and 35.67 respectively. From the logistical execution overseen by the hosting staff to the individual breakthroughs of the competitors, the FMC Spanish Championship 2024 concluded a demanding and rewarding weekend of speed cubing excellence across the region.