Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2024

82 competitors stepped forward for the 3x3x3 One-Handed event at the Chui Huay Lim Club, putting dexterity and precision to the test across two demanding rounds. Solving the classic puzzle with a single hand demands an entirely different command of turning mechanics, finger tricks, and table ergonomics. Every rotation requires measured control, rewarding participants who balance rapid lookahead with disciplined execution on the timer. In a contest settled by fractions of a second, the discipline delivered some of the sharpest drama of the weekend.

Tee Kai Yang of Malaysia captured the one-handed title with an impressive winning average of 10.51 seconds, complemented by the event's best single solve of 7.22. The victory came under intense pressure from Singapore's Ryan Peh, who finished as the runner-up with an average of 10.60 seconds, trailing by just nine hundredths of a second. Reuel Franz Ramirez Magracia of the Philippines earned the third step on the podium with a 12.71 average, closing out a tight international contest.

The one-day WCA competition, officially known as Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2024, welcomed 220 competitors on August 31, 2024. Staged in Singapore, Singapore, the schedule spanned 11 rounds across five disciplines, creating a fast-paced environment for speed cubing enthusiasts. Delegations from Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines shared the podium placements, with host nation competitors securing eight top-three finishes, Malaysia earning six, and the Philippines taking one.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, 215 competitors entered the qualifying stages across three rounds of Rubik's Cube action. Tristan Chua Yong of Singapore secured the title with an average of 7.16 seconds, edging out Tee Kai Yang, who posted a 7.20 average for second place. Darius Soh Zi Jie placed third with an average of 7.95 seconds. The 3x3 results highlighted extreme consistency across the final round, where Chua Yong also recorded the overall best single solve of the event at 6.13 seconds.

Chua Yong added a second victory in the Pyraminx, leading a 114-competitor field through two rounds to win with an average of 2.83 seconds and a best single of 2.20. Malaysia took the remaining podium spots, with Lim Chun Yik averaging 3.40 for second place and Ng Jia Quan recording 3.50 for third. In the Skewb final, Singapore's Luis Tan Hong Yi took top honours among 65 participants with an average of 2.79 and a single of 1.73, holding off Nigel Phang at 2.80 and Deng Zhengping at 3.77.

The 2x2x2 Cube event saw Nigel Phang deliver a standout performance across two rounds featuring 164 competitors. Phang won the final with a 1.50 average and a single of 0.76, having previously posted a 0.84 single and a 1.03 average during the rounds. Tee Kai Yang placed second with a 2.08 average after logging a 1.99 single and a 2.60 average in earlier stages, while Ng Jia Quan secured third with a 2.14 average following a 1.64 single.

Beyond the championship trophies, this speedcubing weekend served as a major platform for breakthrough milestones across the roster. Vishal Raj achieved a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 20.98 seconds, improving by 62.4 percent over an earlier mark of 55.85, alongside a 2x2x2 personal best of 1.94 seconds, which was 41 percent faster than their previous 3.29. Lukas Chin registered a 2x2x2 personal best of 2.36 seconds for a 61 percent drop, dropped their 3x3x3 best by 36.3 percent to 15.41, and recorded 10.56 in Pyraminx. Muhammad Umaruddin Bin Mohamed Tajuddin tackled four events, making their first official attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed with 1:06.26 and Pyraminx with 15.64, while cutting their 2x2x2 mark by 60.7 percent down to 4.64. Ang Jern Kang Jayden improved their 2x2x2 best by 57.5 percent to 5.74 and their 3x3x3 best by 37.7 percent to 17.62, while taking on Pyraminx for the first time with a mark of 10.33.

Other competitors took on broad schedules and set major personal milestones across the tables. William Baek improved their 2x2x2 best by 57.3 percent to 2.06 seconds, lowered their 3x3x3 mark to 9.72, and logged a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 25.99 seconds. Koo Jia Jun Cayden tackled five events, setting a 2x2x2 personal best of 2.04 seconds for a 54.9 percent improvement, dropping their Pyraminx mark by 34.1 percent to 4.34, and posting 23.46 in their one-handed debut. Chanakya Srinivasan took on five events, trimming 43.6 percent from their 2x2x2 best down to 14.33 seconds while recording maiden official times of 41.10 in Skewb and 1:57.52 in one-handed. Khant Min Nyo entered five disciplines, cutting 42.5 percent from their 2x2x2 best to hit 1.50 seconds, improving their Pyraminx standard to 4.46, and recording an 8.78 in their first official Skewb solve.

The competitive depth across all five events demonstrated the growing technical proficiency within the regional circuit throughout 2024. From rapid one-handed turning to precise short-puzzle solves, the gathering highlighted high execution under tournament conditions. Mofunland Speedcubing Singapore 2024 concluded having delivered world-class performances, tight podium finishes, and personal breakthroughs that set a high standard for this cubing competition as participants look ahead to the next season.