Kyub sa Capiztahan 2025

Ace Christian C. Wong delivered a decisive performance in the 3x3x3 One-Handed final, putting up a winning average of 14.54 seconds alongside a best single solve of 14.19 seconds to claim the title in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. The discipline demands pure ergonomic economy and steady table grip, penalising hesitation far more harshly than standard two-handed solving. Wong stayed smooth across the round to finish ahead of Miguel Gonzaga, who took second place with a 16.36 mark, and Aaron Josh C. Wong, who earned third with an average of 16.57 seconds. That precise one-handed demonstration set the tone for an intense single-day WCA competition on April 5, 2025.

Hosted at Robinsons Roxas, Kyub sa Capiztahan 2025 drew a dedicated field of 30 competitors contesting nine official events across 11 rounds. The tournament offered a comprehensive celebration of speedcubing skill in the region, bringing together standard twisty puzzles alongside specialised disciplines. Across every bracket, local enthusiasts followed each round closely as contenders traded rapid times, making the gathering a memorable showcase for speed cubing talent in Capiz.

Beyond his single-handed victory, Ace Christian C. Wong dominated the weekend by sweeping the premier three-layered disciplines. In the standard Rubik's Cube main event, which drew 28 competitors through three separate rounds of play, Wong posted an impressive winning average of 7.08 seconds, backed by a blistering best single of 5.94. John Gratian Magbanua locked down second place on an 8.49 average, while Miguel Gonzaga joined them on the podium in third with an 8.50 average to cap off a thrilling set of 3x3 results.

Wong added a third gold medal in the 2x2x2 Cube event, completing the tournament sweep with an ultra-fast winning average of 1.69 seconds and an opening-round best single of 1.25 seconds. Aaron Josh C. Wong secured the silver position with an average of 2.03 seconds, while Miguel Gonzaga rounded out the top three at 3.30 seconds. The compact puzzle allowed little room for error, requiring near-instant execution straight from inspection.

Carl Ervyc C. de la Peña made his mark across five events, securing a best finish of 7th in Megaminx while logging his first official attempts in both Megaminx at 2:16.20 and Pyraminx at 7.70, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 10.67 seconds that was 24.1 percent faster than his prior mark. Kiannyl Ezra Cordovero entered three events, recording a first Pyraminx attempt of 11.89 seconds to take 12th, while cutting his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 46.6 percent to 4.51 and his 3x3x3 Cube time by 21.5 percent to 21.89. Carl Juzztine L. Tan completed four events, finishing 8th in Clock, taking a first Pyraminx solve of 8.31, trimming 28.6 percent off his Clock best down to 14.17, and lowering his 3x3x3 Cube best by 14.3 percent to 10.38 seconds. Kervin James A. Bernales focused on standard 3x3x3 Cube and achieved a personal best of 23.66 seconds, an improvement of 15.5 percent.

Liam Tagomata took on three events, earning an 8th-place result in Pyraminx with a personal best of 5.76 seconds and improving his 2x2x2 Cube best to 3.63 seconds, a 5.2 percent leap. Maria Florentina Isabel Perez tackled all nine events on the schedule, earning a best finish of 4th in Clock with a personal best of 8.77 seconds that cut 17.7 percent off her previous standard, while also improving her Megaminx time by 12.7 percent to 1:31.08 and her 5x5x5 Cube mark by 5.2 percent to 2:47.79. Savion Romeo Matula contested eight events and claimed a 7th-place finish in Clock, while Bea Alexandra Marie Flores entered seven disciplines, earning a tournament-best 4th place in 2x2x2 Cube.

Miguel Gonzaga constructed an outstanding multi-event campaign of his own, collecting three gold medals across varied formats. Gonzaga captured the Pyraminx title with a 3.55 winning average, holding off Bella Shanell Clementir Frial at 3.75 and Ace Christian C. Wong at 4.63. In the big cube categories, Gonzaga claimed victory in 4x4x4 Cube on a 35.06 average ahead of Brian Acuña at 39.28 and Giovanni Sy at 43.20. Gonzaga then prevailed in 5x5x5 Cube with a 56.52 average, besting Sy at 1:06.08 and Acuña at 1:08.13.

Speciality categories also saw intense competition, with Aaron Josh C. Wong taking top honours in two disciplines. In Clock, Wong notched a 5.51 winning average to lead Ace Christian C. Wong at 6.80 and Miguel Gonzaga at 8.12. Aaron Josh C. Wong repeated the winning formula in Skewb with a 4.34 average, again leading Ace Christian C. Wong at 5.10 and Gonzaga at 5.53. In Megaminx, Julian Miguel Bata secured the championship with a winning average of 52.68 seconds and a best single of 47.60.

The full programme of Kyub sa Capiztahan 2025 underscored the depth of regional talent across both speed-oriented sprints and endurance-heavy puzzles. With every podium spot earned by competitors representing the Philippines, the tournament concluded as a triumphant gathering that highlighted disciplined technique and personal milestones across the board.

Umapaw ang sigla sa loob ng Robinsons Roxas habang nagtitipon ang mga manlalaro at tagasuporta para sa opisyal na World Cube Association tournament. Mabilis na pumalo ang mga kamay sa ibabaw ng timer pads sa gitna ng bawat pag-ikot ng mga puzzle sa lamesa. Sa pagbubukas ng Kyub sa Capiztahan 2025 nitong Abril 5, 2025, agad na naging sentro ng pansin ang labanan ng tatlumpung kalahok mula sa iba ibang bahagi ng komunidad.

Ang pinakamatinding tunggalian ng buong paligsahan ay nasaksihan sa finals ng 3x3x3 Cube kung saan katiting na 0.01 segundo lamang ang naghiwalay sa ikalawa at ikatlong puwesto. Nakamit ni Ace Christian C. Wong ang unang puwesto tangan ang 7.08 average at pinakamabilis na single na 5.94 matapos ang tatlong rounds ng bakbakan. Sumunod sa kaniya si John Gratian Magbanua na nagtala ng 8.49 average upang ungusan si Miguel Gonzaga na nagrehistro naman ng 8.50 average sa isang napakadikit na laban.

Hindi lamang doon nagtapos ang dominasyon ni Ace Christian C. Wong sa naturang cubing competition sa Capiz. Siya rin ang nagwagi sa 2x2x2 Cube matapos magtala ng 1.69 winning average at pinakamabilis na 1.25 single laban sa labing-anim na katunggali. Nasungkit din niya ang tagumpay sa 3x3x3 One-Handed sa pamamagitan ng 14.54 average, habang pumangalawa si Miguel Gonzaga sa 16.36 at pumangatlo si Aaron Josh C. Wong na nagtala ng 16.57.

Nagpakitang-gilas din si Miguel Gonzaga sa mas malalaking puzzle at iba pang kategorya sa buong paligsahan. Pinangunahan niya ang 4x4x4 Cube na may 35.06 average laban kina Brian Acuña na may 39.28 at Giovanni Sy na may 43.20. Hindi pa roon nagtapos ang kaniyang ratsada dahil inangkin din niya ang kampeonato sa 5x5x5 Cube bitbit ang 56.52 average, gayundin ang unang puwesto sa Pyraminx na may 3.55 average matapos talunin si Bella Shanell Clementir Frial na nagtala ng 3.75.

Sa iba pang mga laro ng bilis at diskarte, nagningning si Aaron Josh C. Wong sa dalawang magkahiwalay na kaganapan. Pinamunuan niya ang Clock sa pamamagitan ng 5.51 average kung saan tinalo niya sina Ace Christian C. Wong na may 6.80 at Miguel Gonzaga na may 8.12. Naghari rin si Aaron Josh C. Wong sa Skewb gamit ang 4.34 average. Samantala, sa Megaminx naman ay umangat si Julian Miguel Bata na nagtala ng 52.68 average at 47.60 single upang makuha ang panalo.

Sa likod ng mga podium, marami ring kuwento ng pagsisikap mula sa mga manlalaro na nagpakita ng personal na galing. Si John Paul Custodio na sumabak sa limang events ay nagtala ng bagong Megaminx personal best na 1:40.45 mula sa dating 1:57.36 na mas mabilis nang 14.4 porsyento kasabay ng ikalimang puwesto sa Clock. Sumabak naman sa kanilang unang WCA competition sina John Owen B. Hayagan na sumubok sa 2x2x2 Cube sa oras na 6.64, Pyraminx sa 27.23, at 3x3x3 Cube sa 18.25, at si Jess Jharred A. King Cervales na nagtala ng 7.93 sa 2x2x2 Cube at 18.39 sa 3x3x3 Cube sa dalawang sinalihang kategorya.

Nagpakitang-gilas din ang iba pang mga bagong mukha sa kanilang mga unang subok sa opisyal na entablado. Unang beses naglaro sa 3x3x3 Cube si Sean Jefferson Villacorta na nagtala ng 14.83 single. Ganoon din ang ginawa nina Gerard Rey P. Lozada na nagrehistro ng 40.71, Roger Majar Orozco na nagsumite ng 31.35, at Sherlyn Satunero na nagtala ng 15.29. Samantala, naging impresibo naman ang unang sabak ni Summer B. Perez sa 3x3x3 Cube matapos makuha ang ikapitong puwesto tangan ang 10.55 single.

Ang buong araw ng speedcubing sa Kyub sa Capiztahan 2025 ay nagtapos na may labing-isang rounds sa kabuuang siyam na events na nilaro ng tatlumpung kalahok. Lahat ng dalawampu't pitong podium awards ay matagumpay na napanatili ng mga pambato ng Pilipinas. Ang husay sa paghawak ng tradisyunal na Rubik's Cube at iba pang kumplikadong mekanismo ay nagpatunay sa lumalalim na talento sa rehiyon.

Sa pagtatapos ng Kyub sa Capiztahan 2025 sa Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines, malinaw na naging matagumpay ang buong araw ng tagisan ng galing at bilis ng isip. Naging saksi ang taong 2025 sa pag-angat ng mga bagong pangalan kasabay ng matatag na laro ng mga beterano. Baon ang mga bagong aral at personal na tala, tiyak na muling maghahanda ang mga manlalaro para sa mga susunod pang yugto ng paligsahan.