Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025

Three solves offer absolutely zero margin for error, where a single slip or locked layer can dismantle an entire mean-of-3 ranking instantly. At Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025, the demanding discipline of big cubes brought intense focus to the tables of Bibliotekscafeen in Hvidovre, Denmark on January 7, 2025. With only three opportunities in the schedule to post valid solutions on the larger puzzles, competitors faced severe punishment for any mistimed turn. Seventeen competitors gathered for the tight four-event programme, navigating a high-stakes format where consistency across every single solve proved decisive from start to finish.

The formidable 6x6x6 Cube tested stamina and precision directly under the mean-of-3 format. Martin Vædele Egdal delivered a masterclass on the complex layers, claiming first place for Denmark with a winning average of 1:35.26 and the round best single of 1:29.40. Zeke Mackay of the USA secured the second step on the podium by clocking a steady 1:40.09 average across his three attempts, while Adam Marcellus Kelly earned third place with an average of 1:52.47. With fifteen solvers entering the single-round showdown, keeping mistake-free execution across all three large-cube attempts proved essential to remaining in medal contention.

The even heavier 7x7x7 Cube amplified the pressure across another strict mean-of-3 battle. Martin Vædele Egdal again handled the extended puzzle expertly, capturing gold with an average of 2:43.54 and a blistering single of 2:28.03. Zeke Mackay maintained his composure to earn another silver medal for the USA with a mark of 2:51.74, while Daniel Vædele Egdal collected the bronze spot for Denmark by recording an average of 3:07.53. In an event requiring sustained focus across hundreds of moves, any single mistake would instantly derail a podium run.

Beyond the large cubes, the speedcubing action transitioned to rapid sprint solving on the 2x2x2 Cube. Martin Vædele Egdal secured his third victory of the day at Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025, taking first place with an average of 1.98 after posting the field fastest single of 1.21. Daniel Vædele Egdal finished closely behind in second position with an average of 2.13 and a single of 1.55. Zeke Mackay rounded out the podium in third place with an average of 2.32, ahead of Brian Johnson in fourth at 2.58 and Adam Marcellus Kelly in fifth at 2.91.

Brian Johnson claimed the top step in Square-1, delivering a winning average of 6.12 alongside the fastest single of 5.48 among fourteen competitors. Martin Vædele Egdal took the second position on the podium with an average of 8.05, while Zeke Mackay locked up his third podium finish of the event with an average of 9.72 to secure third place. The tactical, shape-shifting turns of Square-1 rounded out the four official events contested during the focused winter gathering.

Behind the headline battles, the true spirit of any cubing competition lies in the substantial individual breakthroughs across the scoreboard. Takeru Victor Muto Asmund delivered standout progress across four events, finishing as high as 10th in Square-1 while smashing his 6x6x6 Cube personal best with a time of 5:16.52, which was 20.6% faster than his previous mark, and taking 16.2% off his 7x7x7 Cube best with a 10:41.00. Samuel Rafn Andreasen entered three events, achieving an 11th-place best finish in 6x6x6 Cube while setting a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 6:14.70 that was 15.4% faster, alongside an 11.3% improvement on 6x6x6 Cube with a 3:54.56.

Other competitors logged valuable milestones across the day at Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025. René Andreasen took on the 2x2x2 Cube for his first ever official attempt in the event, posting a mark of 16.70 for 17th place. Lucas Hansen tackled three different disciplines, securing a best finish of 14th in 2x2x2 Cube. Malte Oliver Bøgh Kjøller contested three events and placed 9th in 2x2x2 Cube with an average of 4.75, while Joy Liou Liu took on three events and achieved a 7th-place finish in 7x7x7 Cube.

The efficient schedule showcased how much variety a focused WCA competition can deliver in a single day, even without classic 3x3 results on the schedule. Competitors navigated everything from the lightning pace of 2x2x2 to the marathon problem-solving of 7x7x7, echoing the mechanical ingenuity of the classic Rubik's Cube across various dimensions. Denmark took seven podium spots while the USA captured five, wrapping up a memorable day of speed cubing at Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025 in Hvidovre.

As the final times settled, the single-round structure proved that staying sharp under intense pressure makes all the difference. Every solver who sat down at the tables gained valuable experience under competition conditions, laying solid groundwork for their next outing when the tournament circuit resumes in 2025.

Da Brian Johnson lukkede sin Square-1-finale med et gennemsnit på 6.12 sekunder og en hurtigste tid på 5.48 sekunder, satte han et markant aftryk på en aften dedikeret til de mere specialiserede discipliner. Den amerikanske profil sikrede sig sejren foran et stærkt felt og understregede det tårnhøje niveau i en disciplin, der adskiller sig markant fra de klassiske terninger. Det var netop de tekniske udfordringer og de store terninger, som dannede rammen om Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025, hvor 17 deltagere var samlet i Hvidovre, Denmark tirsdag den 7. januar 2025.

Arrangementet i Bibliotekscafeen bød på i alt fire discipliner fordelt over fire direkte finalerunder uden indledende heats. Uden den traditionelle 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube på programmet var der fuld opmærksomhed på de alternative udfordringer inden for speedcubing, hvor både de helt store mekaniske terninger og den lynhurtige 2x2x2 Cube gav deltagerne rig mulighed for at vise deres alsidighed. Den kompakte tidsplan gav en intens stemning ved bordene fra start til slut.

I de store terninger viste Martin Vædele Egdal stor styrke for Danmark. I 6x6x6 Cube sejrede han med et gennemsnit på 1:35.26 og en bedste enkeltløsning på 1:29.40, mens Zeke Mackay fra USA tog andenpladsen i 1:40.09 foran danske Adam Marcellus Kelly med 1:52.47. Martin Vædele Egdal fulgte op i 7x7x7 Cube med endnu en guldmedalje i kraft af et gennemsnit på 2:43.54 og aftenens hurtigste tid på 2:28.03. Her tog Zeke Mackay igen sølv med 2:51.74, mens Daniel Vædele Egdal sikrede bronzen i 3:07.53.

Martin Vædele Egdal gjorde også rent bord i 2x2x2 Cube, hvor han vandt med et gennemsnit på 1.98 sekunder og en enkeltløsning på 1.21 sekunder. Bag ham sikrede Daniel Vædele Egdal sig andenpladsen med et gennemsnit på 2.13 sekunder, mens Zeke Mackay snuppede tredjepladsen med 2.32 sekunder. Konkurrencen i 2x2x2 Cube bød på en tæt duel i toppen af resultatlisten, hvor alle tre podieplaceringer blev afgjort inden for brøkdele af et sekund i det hurtige format.

Square-1-disciplinen bød ligeledes på stærke præstationer bag vinderen Brian Johnson. Martin Vædele Egdal tog andenpladsen med et gennemsnit på 8.05 sekunder, mens Zeke Mackay fuldendte sit omfattende medaljesæt med en tredjeplads i 9.72 sekunder. Samlet set fordelte podiepladserne sig med 7 til Danmark og 5 til USA, hvilket vidner om en aften, hvor de to nationer kæmpede tæt om topplaceringerne i hver enkelt disciplin.

Bag de forreste placeringer leverede flere deltagere flotte præstationer, som resultattabellen sjældent fremhæver i fuldt omfang. Albert Alstrup Palm stillede op i 2 discipliner og opnåede en flot 5. plads i Square-1, hvor han leverede en personlig rekord med tiden 7.60 sekunder. Thomas Sonnenberg Jarner kastede sig ud i alle aftenens 4 discipliner og opnåede sit bedste resultat med en 7. plads i 6x6x6 Cube, mens Filip Åström ligeledes gennemførte alle 4 discipliner og sikrede sig en solid 8. plads i 7x7x7 Cube som sit bedste resultat på aftenen.

Også Thor Muto Asmund var yderst aktiv og gennemførte samtlige 4 discipliner med en 9. plads i Square-1 som sin højeste placering. Callum James Goodyear-Jørgensen tog udfordringen op i alle 4 discipliner og sluttede på en stærk 6. plads i 6x6x6 Cube. Samme alsidighed viste Victor Valentin Glyrskov, der ligeledes gennemførte 4 discipliner og opnåede sit bedste resultat med en fornem 6. plads i 2x2x2 Cube blandt 17 startende deltagere.

Med fire velafviklede finalerunder markerede Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025 sig som en mindeværdig cubing competition tidligt på sæsonen. Det alsidige program gav specialistprofilerne velfortjent plads forrest på scenen, og aftenen i Bibliotekscafeen i Hvidovre leverede højt niveau hele vejen igennem rækkerne. Hverdagscubing XIII - Hvidovre 2025 viste endnu en gang værdien af en fokuseret WCA competition på en almindelig hverdagsaften i Danmark i 2025.