Nuti Tallinn Open 2026

A blistering 4.77 single solve in the 3x3x3 Cube by Finland's Vincent von Schantz set a new Finnish national record and ignited the atmosphere at Tallinn University of Applied Sciences. The standout solve anchored an exceptional day of high-level speedcubing in Tallinn, Estonia on May 24, 2026. Von Schantz converted that rapid pace into the overall 3x3x3 title with a winning average of 6.78 across three rounds of play. The performance established a benchmark on a day defined by personal breakthroughs across the board, setting a fast tone for the entire tournament schedule.

The one-day WCA competition brought together a field of 40 competitors competing across six events and twelve rounds. Beyond the top-tier international marks, the gathering in Tallinn served as a showcase of rapid individual progression. Solvers in every bracket delivered dramatic reductions in their personal bests, turning the competition floor into an ongoing demonstration of training paying off on the official stage. The intensity remained high across multiple disciplines, from the classic Rubik's Cube to specialized mechanical puzzles.

In the flagship 3x3 results, von Schantz had to withstand strong pressure from local Estonian talent to secure the top step. Kaur Tuule pushed the pace throughout the final, recording a runner-up average of 7.16, while Remo Pihel captured third place with a 9.16 average. The 39 competitors in the main event faced three rigorous rounds of solves, testing both raw speed and mental endurance as the margins between podium contenders tightened with every cut.

Remo Pihel proved to be one of the most prolific performers of the meet, earning victories in two distinct categories. In Skewb, Pihel secured the title with an average of 4.39 and a best single of 3.76, finishing ahead of Estonia's Mike Vidrik Rätsep at 4.86 and France's Thibaut Mézières at 5.58. Pihel followed that up by topping the Pyraminx standings with an average of 3.27 and a best single of 2.27, edging von Schantz at 3.67 and Maksim Zemtšihhin at 4.36 in the two-round event.

Kaur Tuule collected his own pair of victories across different cube sizes. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Tuule claimed first place in 32.11 seconds, narrowly holding off Pihel at 32.35 and von Schantz at 37.55 in a single-round test of big-cube execution. Tuule also took top honours in the 2x2x2 Cube with a winning average of 2.45 and a best single of 1.96, leading an Estonian podium sweep over Pihel at 2.71 and Oliver Pällo at 2.84. In Clock, Pällo captured the championship with a 4.21 average, besting Ukraine's Ivan Berestovoi at 6.77 and Latvia's Mihails Teļkijevs at 7.03.

Away from the top of the podium, Nuti Tallinn Open 2026 served as a major platform for substantial personal bests. Henri Pedaste delivered one of the steepest improvement curves of the tournament, lowering his Pyraminx mark to 6.76 seconds, which was 63.3 percent faster than his prior best, alongside a 32.83 in the 3x3x3 Cube that improved by 25.1 percent. Peter Jankowsky cut his 2x2x2 Cube best by 56.1 percent down to 10.86, dropped his 3x3x3 mark by 24 percent to 30.47, and logged a 10.48 in Pyraminx. Kevin Maalman advanced his Skewb personal best to 7.71, an improvement of 51.2 percent, while cutting his Pyraminx time by 33.2 percent to 7.33. Hugo Hendrik Vinnal reduced his 2x2x2 Cube standard by 45.2 percent to 3.09 seconds across four events.

The spirit of progress continued with competitors tackling new disciplines and setting fresh milestones. Tarvo Matthias Kruuspan logged his first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a 14.48, while cutting 29.7 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube time to hit 12.11 and dropping his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 34.25. Evor Klausen took on Pyraminx for the first time with a 6.70 single, and lowered his 2x2x2 standard by 31.7 percent to 3.69. Oliver Kivi recorded his first official Skewb solve at 15.24 while improving his 3x3x3 Cube best by 18.9 percent to 20.21. Armin Kikkas tackled five events, completing first-ever attempts in the 4x4x4 Cube at 2:41.27, Pyraminx at 22.73, and Skewb at 30.61.

The medal distribution reflected a dominant showing by the host nation, with Estonia capturing 12 total podium positions across the six events. Finland claimed three podium spots, while Ukraine, France, and Latvia each secured one. This vibrant cubing competition highlighted the depth of regional talent and the wide community enthusiasm present throughout the Baltic circuit in 2026.

As the final timers stopped, Nuti Tallinn Open 2026 illustrated the breadth of achievement possible in modern speed cubing. From von Schantz setting a Finnish national record single to dozens of competitors taking massive percentages off their previous bests, the tournament stood as a testament to steady improvement. The results across all twelve rounds demonstrated that every fraction of a second shaved in Tallinn represents dedicated preparation and momentum for the season ahead.