Jubilee Open 2025

A total of 20 competitors took to the tables for the 3x3x3 One-Handed event at Jubilee Open 2025, each facing the unique mechanical puzzle of managing a standard cube using only five fingers. The discipline strips away two-handed fingertricks and demands meticulous table-sliding, precise index-finger flicks, and deliberate ergonomics to prevent lockups under time pressure. Across two rounds of play, solvers navigated turn efficiency and regrip management, turning what is normally an ambidextrous sprint into an exacting test of single-hand control.

Othman Saleh proved most adept at handling those mechanical demands, securing the top spot on the podium with a winning average of 16.30 seconds and a round-best single of 14.32. Saleh held off determined pursuit from Hala Al Ansari, who claimed second place with an average of 17.59, and Kamel Hammouri, who rounded out the podium in third at 17.91. The tight battle highlighted how crucial stable turning and efficient algorithm execution become when solving with a lone hand.

Held on October 11, 2025, at the Jubilee Institute in Amman, Jordan, this World Cube Association sanctioned meet brought together 54 competitors across 9 events and 12 total rounds of action. Speedcubing enthusiasts gathered from across the region to test their preparation on the official stage. The full spectrum of puzzles challenged entrants, ranging from rotational twisty puzzles like Skewb and Pyraminx to long-form mechanical tests such as Megaminx and Square-1, creating a rich atmosphere for the cubing competition.

The traditional two-handed 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as the largest event of the weekend, drawing 52 competitors through two stages of action. In the final round, Zaid Mayyas took first place with a composed 9.13 winning average, bolstered by a sharp 8.49 single. Kamel Hammouri secured the runner-up position with a 9.45 average, while Othman Saleh stepped onto the podium again in third place at 9.72. The 3x3 results showcased intense parity at the top of the standings, with all three medalists posting sub-10-second averages on the standard Rubik's Cube.

Zakarya Otair assembled a standout multi-discipline campaign across the single-day schedule. Otair captured victory in the 4x4x4 Cube with a winning average of 36.35, outperforming Kamel Hammouri who took second in 39.42 and Othman Saleh in third with 45.17. Otair also claimed the Megaminx title with a 50.11 average, leading Abdallah Almaharmeh and Nada Muhammed Arafat Natsheh. In 3x3x3 Blindfolded, where complete memorisation is required before donning a blindfold to execute the solve entirely from recall, Otair secured the win with an unmatched single of 22.68 seconds.

The tournament floor also saw tremendous personal breakthroughs from participants taking on challenging events and rewriting their career marks. Karam Hamed delivered a dramatic leap in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a personal best of 3:21.93 that was 64.9 percent faster than their previous best, alongside a 21.8 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Cube to 34.17. Yousof Janem achieved major progress in Pyraminx with a personal best of 5.83 seconds, marking a 59.5 percent drop, while also shaving 29.1 percent off their Skewb best down to 8.86. Yousef Akram Halabi entered 3x3x3 One-Handed for the first time, notching a 21.68 mark and later setting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.60 seconds, which was 40.7 percent faster.

Other competitors took on ambitious multi-event programs to test new formats on the official stage. Ibrahim Tawalbeh entered 3x3x3 One-Handed for the first time with a 1:01.95 single while dropping their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 38.9 percent to 5.71. Sami Herzallah recorded a 33.8 percent improvement in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 21.74 single, in addition to making their first official attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 6.93 result. Ahmad Al-Masalmeh tackled eight distinct events, recording first-time marks in 4x4x4 Cube, Square-1, and Pyraminx on the way to a fifth-place finish in Square-1. Amin Alramahi logged their first official attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed, Pyraminx, and Megaminx, while Joshua Mercurio debuted in Megaminx, 4x4x4 Cube, and Square-1, earning fourth place in Megaminx.

Short-format puzzles delivered rapid turnarounds and sharp finishes throughout the afternoon. Kamel Hammouri captured the 2x2x2 Cube title with an average of 3.99 seconds, besting Omar Hijazi at 4.46 and Othman Saleh at 4.48. In Pyraminx, Abdallah Almaharmeh seized top honours with an average of 4.93, edging Hammouri at 5.46 and Otair at 6.75. Almaharmeh doubled their gold tally in Square-1, winning the event with a 12.68 average ahead of Nada Muhammed Arafat Natsheh and Zakarya Otair. In Skewb, Albaraa Moqbel took the victory with a 4.15 average.

With all twelve rounds concluded, Jubilee Open 2025 demonstrated the growing depth and technical versatility within the local speed cubing community. Competitors from Jordan secured 27 podium places across the day, demonstrating excellence in both speed and puzzle variety. As the equipment is packed away and official marks enter the registry, the focus for solvers across the scene turns toward refining execution and preparing for the next WCA competition on the calendar.