Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2026

A blistering 6.36-second display from United States competitor William Baek in the classic 3x3x3 Cube set the tone for Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2026. Held on September 5, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Singapore Novena, the single-day gathering tested participants through an eclectic slate of mechanical challenges. From deep-cut corner turners to single-handed dexterity tests, the competition showed the full mechanical spectrum of modern speedcubing in Singapore, SG. Baek held off Jovan Susanto, who logged a 6.62, and Hoo Jun Hao, who followed with 6.73, ensuring the marquee 3x3 results delivered world-class speed alongside broad puzzle diversity.

Across five distinct events, competitors were challenged by dramatically different geometries, turning mechanisms, and problem-solving techniques. The traditional Rubik's Cube demands balanced layer-by-layer planning, whereas the tetrahedral Pyraminx and the deep-cut Skewb require entirely alternate perspectives on spatial rotation. Add in the motor control demanded by one-handed solving, and the schedule became a dynamic showcase of dexterity. Competitors had to pivot constantly between varying physical grips and recognition systems, making this WCA competition a compelling showcase of multi-discipline adaptability throughout the single-day schedule.

The Pyraminx podium saw an exceptional display of efficiency, with Singaporean solvers claiming all three top spots in rapid succession. Jovan Lee captured the title with a remarkable mark of 2.15 seconds, narrowly edging out Luis Tan Hong Yi who finished in 2.32 seconds. Lim Jia Ying secured the final podium position with a solid 2.37-second result. Solving the pyramid requires quick pattern recognition and light finger control on the tips and center axes, producing some of the fastest visual resolutions seen during the entire tournament.

One-handed execution brought a distinct athletic challenge to the tables, where Akash Sreedharan dominated the 3x3x3 One-Handed event for the home crowd with a winning mark of 9.04 seconds. Solving without the stabilizing assist of a second hand requires exceptional table grip, wrist rotation, and algorithmic efficiency. Reuel Franz Ramirez Magracia from the Philippines took second place at 10.89 seconds, while Tan Jin Kang from Malaysia rounded out the international podium with a time of 12.02 seconds, highlighting regional talent in one of the most demanding formats.

The 2x2x2 Cube provided explosive short-burst action, where Indonesia's Kentaro Sasaki took the top step with a winning effort of 1.92 seconds. The event was decided by razor-thin margins, with Jovan Lee securing his second podium of the weekend in 1.98 seconds, closely followed by Jovan Susanto at 2.01 seconds. Meanwhile, the Skewb event concluded with Luis Tan Hong Yi seizing victory at 2.31 seconds, finishing well ahead of Indonesia's Advaith Tirumalai Ananthan Pillai at 4.63 seconds and Japan's Ryoma Kawamichi at 4.70 seconds. In total, Singapore collected nine podium places across the five events, alongside medals for Indonesia, the United States, the Philippines, Japan, and Malaysia.

Away from the podiums, the heart of the tournament emerged through personal progression across multiple disciplines. Joel Noah Mak tackled four events and recorded a massive Skewb personal best of 7.24 seconds, cutting 74.2 percent off his prior 28.07 mark, while also shaving time in Pyraminx to 16.37. Miguel Antonio Surla Barrientos of the Philippines logged dramatic advances across four events, including a 6.80 in 2x2x2 Cube that was 59.2 percent faster than his earlier 16.68, a 9.77 in Pyraminx that improved by 44 percent, and a 24.29 in 3x3x3 Cube. Wong Kai Xuan Kylen had a standout day across three events, lowering his 3x3x3 Cube mark to 19.83 by improving 55.5 percent, taking 30 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube time down to 8.56, and making a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with 12.32. Nicholas Joshua Yap Zheng You took on four events, highlighted by an 11.54 in Skewb, which was 49.8 percent faster than his previous 22.99.

The breakthroughs continued across varied formats as solvers embraced fresh tests. Wong Yi Xuan Jaylen entered five events at Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2026, delivering a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 41.80, a debut Skewb time of 7.53, and a 4.49 in Pyraminx that was 48.9 percent faster than before. Zou Chengze Edison of China completed five events, dropping his 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 43.3 percent to 25.75, cutting his 3x3x3 Cube time to 13.06, and lowering his Pyraminx mark to 8.88. Australia's Yusuf Akeem Wahib took on three events, posting a 7.23 in his first ever attempt at Pyraminx alongside a 12.78 in 3x3x3 Cube that improved by 37.1 percent. United States competitor Neil Parker entered five events, logging his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 41.12 alongside a 5.81 Pyraminx personal best.

Every discipline at Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2026 offered its own narrative of spatial problem-solving and manual speed. Across the roster, competitors embraced the distinct challenges of pyramids, corner turners, pocket cubes, and single-handed classic rotations. The high-energy event demonstrated how varied mechanisms elevate a standard speed cubing schedule into a comprehensive test of puzzle fluency. As the year 2026 progresses, the benchmarks established at this cubing competition reflect a vibrant regional scene where competitors continue to master an ever-expanding array of twisting puzzles.