La Silla lV Monterrey 2024

Joaquin Ruenes Hernández blazed through the 2x2x2 Cube final with a winning average of 1.79 seconds to ignite a remarkable weekend of speedcubing at Industrias Regiomontanas del Poniente (IRPAC). The standout performance capped an intensive two days of tournament play where competitors tackled six different events across 18 rounds. Behind every smooth transition between stages stood a tireless crew of organizers, WCA delegates, and volunteers who managed the event schedule seamlessly. Their diligent work provided the foundation for 64 competitors gathering in Monterrey, Mexico, to test their speed on the official stage.

Staging a high-capacity cubing competition across July 6 and July 7 demanded rigorous coordination from the local staff. Organizing teams coordinated judging stations, managed runners, and maintained precise data recording to ensure every solve counted toward official rankings. Thanks to that logistical discipline, La Silla lV Monterrey 2024 ran punctually through a packed schedule ranging from lightning-fast two-layer scrambles to grueling big-cube marathons. The event team created an environment where athletes could focus purely on their turns and lookahead.

The premier 3x3 results brought another title for Joaquin Ruenes Hernández, who secured first place with an average of 7.44 seconds and a best single of 6.86 seconds in the final round of the classic Rubik's Cube. The competition featured 63 entrants battling across three rounds for the top step of the podium. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza finished in second position with an average of 8.08 seconds, while Saúl Méndez Atlatenco captured third place with an 8.12 average, completing an all-Mexican podium for the marquee puzzle.

In the 2x2x2 Cube, Joaquin Ruenes Hernández doubled his gold tally, holding off Gamaliel Jimenez Oropeza, who took second place with a mark of 1.83 seconds. Ricardo Sierra Villalobos rounded out the top three with an average of 2.91 seconds. In earlier rounds of the event, Joaquin Ruenes Hernández laid down a single of 1.56 seconds alongside an average of 1.70 seconds. The 4x4x4 Cube contest belonged to Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez, who won the final in 26.51 seconds over Gamaliel Jimenez Oropeza at 31.07 seconds and Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza at 31.29 seconds.

Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza established complete authority over the remaining big cubes, collecting three championship victories across the weekend. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza recorded a winning average of 54.36 seconds with a best single of 47.59 seconds, besting Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez at 56.00 seconds and Isaac Vergara Castillo at 57.96 seconds. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza won with a 1:36.77 average ahead of Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez at 1:42.66 and Isaac Vergara Castillo at 1:43.17. The 7x7x7 Cube concluded with another victory for Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza in 2:19.89, trailed by Isaac Vergara Castillo at 2:26.88 and Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez at 2:58.86.

Away from the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones on the competition floor. Gerardo Cadena Rafael entered four events and posted massive gains, dropping his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 13.34 seconds, which was 52.9 percent faster than his prior 28.35 mark, while lowering his 4x4x4 Cube personal best to 1:01.57 for a 49.9 percent drop, alongside a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 2:32.97. Alexis Brandon López Lara tackled all six events, logging a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 3:07.47, improving his 3x3x3 Cube best to 12.33 seconds by 19.4 percent, and cutting his 7x7x7 Cube mark to 5:44.17. Karol Joseph Lugo Castillo recorded a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 2:20.74, improved their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 24.9 percent to 15.18 seconds, and lowered their 4x4x4 Cube time by 22.9 percent to 1:07.18. Abraham Gutiérrez Alcázar contested six events, registering a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube of 3:25.65, a 4x4x4 Cube best of 34.33 seconds that was 19.6 percent faster, and a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 6:40.07.

The progress continued across the score sheets as Owen Vazques Alderete took on six events at La Silla lV Monterrey 2024, completing a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 4:46.97 and a first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube in 8:46.03. Gerardo Cabrera Corona registered six events and cut his 6x6x6 Cube personal best to 3:58.71, an improvement of 46 percent over his previous 7:21.82, along with a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 1:50.79. Rigel Yoshiro Martínez logged four events, producing a first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube of 3:10.27 and lowering their 3x3x3 Cube best to 17.36 seconds, a 17.5 percent improvement. Eva Palomino took on six events, recording a first ever attempt at 7x7x7 Cube of 7:17.60, a 4x4x4 Cube best of 50.32 seconds that shaved 30.2 percent off, and a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 2:06.42.

The successful execution of this WCA competition highlighted the enduring strength of the speed cubing scene in Nuevo León throughout 2024. Across every event category, Mexican competitors swept all 18 podium spots in Monterrey, Mexico, reflecting great depth across both short-format sprints and complex endurance puzzles. The collaborative efforts of the venue staff, scramble table volunteers, and running crew ensured every entrant experienced a fair, professional tournament.

As the final tables were cleared at IRPAC, La Silla lV Monterrey 2024 stood as a testament to what dedicated tournament administration can accomplish for the community. The weekend provided seasoned champions and advancing solvers alike with an efficient platform to chase personal bests and championship hardware. With another smooth tournament concluded, the regional community looks ahead to building on this operational standard in the upcoming competitive calendar.

Un promedio de 1.79 segundos en la final de 2x2x2 por parte de Joaquin Ruenes Hernández marcó el punto más vertiginoso en Monterrey, Mexico. Ese triunfo formó parte de un fin de semana vibrante que reunió a 64 participantes en las instalaciones de Industrias Regiomontanas del Poniente (IRPAC). El torneo La Silla lV Monterrey 2024 se celebró el 6 y 7 de julio de 2024, ofreciendo un total de 18 rondas distribuidas a lo largo de 6 modalidades del cubo de Rubik.

Para muchos competidores, asistir por primera vez a un torneo oficial representa un desafío inolvidable frente al cronómetro y los jueces de la World Cube Association. Enfrentarse al ambiente estructurado de una competencia de cubos de velocidad exige concentración total desde la primera inspección. La atmósfera regiomontana recibió tanto a figuras consagradas del speedcubing como a participantes que completaban sus primeros giros oficiales, viviendo cada resolución con una intensidad única.

En la categoría principal de 3x3x3 Cube, Joaquin Ruenes Hernández se adjudicó la victoria tras registrar un promedio ganador de 7.44 segundos y un mejor intento individual de 6.86 segundos en la final frente a 63 competidores. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza ocupó el segundo lugar del podio con 8.08 segundos de promedio, mientras que Saúl Méndez Atlatenco completó las posiciones de honor en el tercer escalón con una marca de 8.12 segundos.

El certamen también presenció una actuación dominante de Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza en las categorías de cubos más grandes. El competidor mexicano se impuso en 5x5x5 Cube con una media de 54.36 segundos y un mejor tiempo de 47.59, superando a Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez que promedió 56.00 e Isaac Vergara Castillo con 57.96. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza extendió su dominio al ganar 6x6x6 Cube con 1:36.77 y la prueba de 7x7x7 Cube con una marca de 2:19.89.

Por su parte, la categoría 4x4x4 Cube quedó en manos de Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez, quien firmó un tiempo promedio de 26.51 segundos y una mejor resolución de 24.71 en la ronda decisiva. Gamaliel Jimenez Oropeza aseguró la segunda posición con una media de 31.07 segundos, mientras que Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza sumó otro podio a su cuenta personal al colocarse en la tercera plaza con un registro de 31.29 segundos.

Detrás de las finales, la competición dejó progresos sobresalientes entre quienes continúan acumulando experiencia en las mesas. Mateo Torres rebajó su marca personal en 3x3x3 Cube un 27.5 por ciento al dejarla en 29.52 segundos frente a su previo 40.72. Elio Estrada Valdéz disputó las 6 pruebas del programa y logró una mejora del 23 por ciento en 2x2x2 Cube con 3.85 segundos, además de bajar a 2:43.13 en 6x6x6 Cube y 1:22.21 en 5x5x5 Cube. Ricardo Matías Navarro Rodríguez también afrontó 6 modalidades y redujo un 18.1 por ciento su mejor tiempo en 5x5x5 Cube con 1:16.13, además de cronometrar 8.87 en 3x3x3 Cube y 38.21 en 4x4x4 Cube. Miguel Angel Cabrera Corrales completó su primer intento oficial en 5x5x5 Cube con 1:46.77 y bajó su registro en 4x4x4 Cube a 45.60 segundos.

El debut oficial en una competición WCA trajo estrenos notables para varios participantes que pisaban la tarima por primera vez. Oliver Yael Cordero Padilla se midió a 6 eventos y registró tiempos iniciales de 11.15 segundos en 3x3x3 Cube, 3.81 en 2x2x2 Cube y 38.21 en 4x4x4 Cube. Fernando Salvador Benítez Anaya compitió igualmente en las 6 categorías del certamen, firmando marcas de 17.57 en 3x3x3 Cube, 3.31 en 2x2x2 Cube y 1:43.65 en 5x5x5 Cube. Daniel Navarrete López abordó 5 eventos con registros de 4.39 en 2x2x2 Cube, 1:30.86 en 4x4x4 Cube y 3:16.97 en 5x5x5 Cube. Asimismo, Saúl Fernando Jiménez Juárez completó 4 pruebas registrando 9.84 en 3x3x3 Cube, 45.93 en 4x4x4 Cube y 1:41.37 en 5x5x5 Cube.

En la prueba de 2x2x2 Cube, Joaquin Ruenes Hernández se coronó con 1.79 segundos de promedio, escoltado por Gamaliel Jimenez Oropeza con 1.83 y Ricardo Sierra Villalobos con 2.91. La totalidad de las 18 plazas de podio del fin de semana correspondieron a competidores de México, completando dos jornadas intensas de speedcubing en La Silla lV Monterrey 2024 donde la experiencia de los campeones y el empuje de los debutantes convivieron en cada mesa de resolución.