Kopli NxN Rampage 2026

Twenty-seven competitors stepped up to the tables across 25 rounds of play on March 28 and March 29, generating rapid turnarounds and substantial progress throughout the field. The Kopli NxN Rampage 2026 gathered talent at the Põhja-Tallinna Noortekeskus in Tallinn, Estonia, providing an intense schedule spanning nine events. Across two days of speedcubing action, solvers capitalized on the format to rewrite their best times, proving that development and technical execution were at an all-time high throughout every bracket.

Switzerland solver Alwin Rölz set the competitive standard by capturing victories in seven of the nine events held in Tallinn, Estonia. In the classic 3x3x3 Cube, Rölz claimed the gold with a winning average of 6.39 seconds, complemented by a single of 5.93 seconds. Kaur Tuule of Estonia took second place with a 7.10 average, while fellow countryman Remo Pihel rounded out the top three with an 8.29 mark. The 3x3 results demonstrated strong pacing across all three rounds of classic Rubik's Cube solving.

Rölz also demonstrated mastery across the big cube categories throughout the 2026 meeting. He posted a commanding 26.91 average to win the 4x4x4 Cube final ahead of Pihel and Tuule, and secured the 5x5x5 Cube title with an average of 48.43 seconds, accompanied by a 45.69 single. Moving into the largest puzzles on the slate, Rölz captured the 6x6x6 Cube in 1:26.00 and the 7x7x7 Cube in 2:11.07. Pihel secured second place in both big cube matchups, delivering consistent podium finishes across the heavy rotation.

In the specialized formats, the battle remained fierce among the regional contenders. Rölz continued his winning run by taking the 3x3x3 One-Handed crown with an 11.47 average, trailed by Tuule at 13.76 and Latvia representative Kristiāns Pietkuns at 14.72. The Pyraminx event saw Rölz triumph again with a 2.27 average and a 1.30 single. Meanwhile, Roberts Dreijers of Latvia broke the streak by claiming the Square-1 championship with a 10.82 average, edging Rölz who finished second at 11.49.

Beyond the championship trophies, this cubing competition served as a platform for remarkable individual breakthroughs and massive statistical leaps. Alex Jankowsky shaved significant time from his previous marks, recording a 2x2x2 Cube personal best single of 4.72 seconds, which was 59.6 percent faster than his prior record of 11.68. Herman Kilgi completed four events over the weekend, delivering a 4.57 Pyraminx personal best that improved his previous best by 57.5 percent, alongside a 3.54 in 2x2x2 Cube that was 48.1 percent faster, and registered his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 1:17.94 result. Holger Raju tackled two events and achieved a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 22.59 seconds, a 48.6 percent improvement, while recording his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 8.91 seconds. Peter Jankowsky completed three events, dropping his Pyraminx best by 47.1 percent down to 10.74 seconds, improving his 3x3x3 Cube single by 39.5 percent to 40.11, and logging his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 24.76.

The progress extended across every tier of the lineup as solvers explored new disciplines and shattered longstanding benchmarks. Hugo Hendrik Vinnal took on four events, securing a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 5.64 seconds, which was 34 percent faster than his prior best, trimming his 3x3x3 Cube time by 20.6 percent to 25.02, and logging his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed at 1:03.29. Herta Johanna Vinnal contested two events and lowered her 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 28.32 seconds, a 32.3 percent leap over her earlier 41.84 mark. Oliver Kivi took on four events, logging his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:02.56, his first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 8.58, and improving his 3x3x3 Cube time by 21 percent to 26.45. Johannes Kilgi also completed four events, notching his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 44.72 and setting a 6.34 Pyraminx personal best.

The 2x2x2 Cube tournament delivered one of the most exciting conclusions of the entire program, featuring 26 competitors through three rounds of fast-paced speed cubing. Kaur Tuule earned the title on home soil with a 2.17 average and a 1.45 single. Mikus Lembergs from Latvia claimed the runner-up position with a 2.55 average, while Niko Ronkainen from Finland earned third place with a 2.59 average. The event showcased the exceptional depth of regional talent, with multiple solvers trading lightning-fast times in every round.

In total, the host nation of Estonia led the medal tally with 12 podium finishes, Switzerland collected eight, Latvia earned five, and Finland took home two podium spots. The successful conclusion of the Kopli NxN Rampage 2026 highlighted a productive WCA competition filled with high-level performances and massive personal progression. As competitors look ahead to the next season, the standard set across all nine events ensures the competitive landscape will continue to rise.