INPT Open 2026

Lilya Lagzouli authored a statement performance in Rabat, Morocco, capturing three separate titles to headline a demanding championship program. The Moroccan standout took top honours in the premier 3x3x3 Cube, posting a winning average of 10.28 seconds after delivering the weekend fastest single solve of 8.04 seconds. That victory crowned a relentless multi-discipline campaign, setting the benchmark across twelve rounds of play as thirty-eight competitors gathered at the Institut National des Postes et Télécommunications for INPT Open 2026 on June 27, 2026.

Across seven official categories, the one-day speedcubing fixture offered championship stakes in a packed schedule that tested both specialists and generalists. With every round carrying elimination pressure, Lagzouli repeatedly executed under scrutiny. The classic Rubik's Cube final pitted the best in the field against each other through three tiers of competition, where Lagzouli held off Belgium's Nicolas Vansteen, who averaged 10.68 seconds, and Morocco's Omar Lyoubi, who rounded out the podium at 10.83 seconds.

Lagzouli's mastery extended well beyond the standard three-layered puzzle. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Lagzouli took gold with a 43.07 average, once again finishing ahead of Vansteen, who registered 50.81 seconds, while Lyoubi earned third place in 53.45 seconds. The 3x3x3 One-Handed event brought another title for Lagzouli, whose single-handed dexterity yielded a winning mark of 20.21 seconds, outpacing Mohamed El Otmani at 22.29 seconds and Youssef Taleb Benjelloun at 26.76 seconds.

Beyond Lagzouli's three titles, other contenders claimed their moments at the top of the podium. Omar Lyoubi broke through with a commanding performance in the 2x2x2 Cube, logging an average of 3.35 seconds and a single solve of 2.12 seconds to edge out Fariss Safouan Essalmi at 3.88 seconds and Lagzouli at 4.06 seconds. In Skewb, Youssef Taleb Benjelloun topped the field of ten competitors with a decisive 4.68-second average, keeping Lagzouli in second at 5.98 seconds and Adam Tarrass in third at 6.19 seconds.

The triangular Pyraminx saw Mohammed Reda Chaddad take first place with a 5.25 average, clear of Lagzouli at 6.96 seconds and Benjelloun at 7.50 seconds. Meanwhile, the memory-intensive 3x3x3 Blindfolded division concluded with Mohammed Sabir winning on a 3:24.77 single solve, leaving Lyoubi in second with 6:50.87 and Ouguenane Ahmed Amine in third with 7:20.90. Across all events, Moroccan cubers secured nineteen podium spots, while Belgian competitors collected two.

Behind the fight for silverware, the cubing competition saw immense personal milestones. Khalid El Bribri tackled six events, achieving a 5.13 Skewb personal best that was 65.8 percent faster than his previous mark of 15.01, alongside a 15.57 3x3x3 Cube personal best that cut 44.3 percent off his prior 27.96 time. Salma Gunash took on four events, making a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with 11.47 seconds and dropping her 2x2x2 Cube mark by 47.3 percent to 9.97 seconds. Adam Raberh entered four events and finished fourth in 2x2x2 Cube while posting a first attempt of 2.51 seconds. Ali Bashar lowered his Skewb personal best by 36.3 percent to 7.32 seconds.

Several newcomers and developing solvers made their presence felt across the tables. Jad Kafile navigated their first WCA competition by entering four categories, setting initial marks including 5.75 seconds in the 2x2x2 Cube and 19.82 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube. Mohammed Taha Boughrara made a competitive debut across three events, posting a 13th-place finish in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an opening effort of 48.52 seconds and a 14.49-second single in the 3x3x3 Cube. Alaa Boussaken improved their 3x3x3 Cube mark by 42 percent down to 36.46 seconds, while Yahya Ouakrime completed first-ever attempts in three events including a 43.05 in One-Handed.

The full scope of the meet captured the breadth of modern speed cubing, where technical mastery meets high-pressure tournament pacing. Looking at the complete 3x3 results and podium totals, the day showcased Morocco's emerging depth on home turf. INPT Open 2026 proved that whether competitors were pursuing top-step honours or celebrating major personal breakthroughs, every second of focus counted on the floor in Rabat.