Opentrópolis CEFET 2026

Inside the halls of Cefet/RJ - Petrópolis, the rhythmic clicking of plastic mechanisms and the gentle hum of conversations set the scene across March 14 and 15. Tables in the practice area were crowded with participants sharing algorithms, comparing hardware setups, and laughing between schedules. While every cubing competition brings intense focus to the solving stations, the gathering in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil proved that the social fabric of the community remains its beating heart. Friends analyzed turns together and offered encouragement before staging rounds, turning the 2026 tournament into a celebration of shared passion.

A total of 42 competitors assembled to take on 13 official disciplines across 21 rounds of play. The schedule offered a broad test of dexterity, ranging from standard speedcubing mainstays to the spatial complexities of Megaminx and the calculation required for blindfolded solving. Throughout the weekend, athletes supported one another through both smooth rounds and tough lockups, reminding everyone why a WCA competition serves as a meeting ground as much as a sporting stage.

The spotlight shone brightest on Caio Hideaki Sato, who assembled an astonishing sweep of titles across the two days. Sato captured top honours in six events, leading the field in the classic Rubik's Cube with a 6.34-second average and a best single of 5.17 seconds. His supremacy extended across multiple sizes and shapes, as he claimed victories in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 28.70-second average, 5x5x5 Cube in 50.60 seconds, Pyraminx with a 3.21 average, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 10.93 seconds. He capped off his dominant display with a gold in Megaminx, averaging 38.85 seconds.

The 3x3 results formed a centerpiece of the final afternoon, drawing attention from across the venue. Sato clinched first place ahead of Victor Rampinelli Villar de Medeiros, who finished second with a strong 7.91-second average, while Kaique de Oliveira Neves secured third place with an 8.15 average. Neves had his own stellar moments throughout the program, walking away as champion of the 2x2x2 Cube with a winning average of 2.08 seconds. Neves also secured victory in the Clock event, logging a winning mark of 4.42 seconds.

Beyond the podium battles, significant milestones were logged across the scorecards. Júlio Batista Tomáz da Silva delivered a breakthrough in the 2x2x2 Cube, posting a single of 1.43 seconds to shave 52.8 percent off his prior mark, alongside a personal best of 21.36 seconds in 3x3x3 One-Handed and a best finish of 7th in 3x3x3 Blindfolded while entering 10 events. Gustavo Bortone Cardoso Perestrello Feijó tackled 12 events, taking 6th in 3x3x3 Blindfolded and slashing his 7x7x7 Cube personal best to 8:54.84, which was 49.2 percent faster, while trimming his 2x2x2 Cube best to 4.07 seconds. Talita Silva Lisboa entered 9 events, took 7th in Skewb, and cut her Pyraminx personal best by 46.9 percent down to 3.49 seconds, alongside a 1:54.97 in 5x5x5 Cube.

The personal breakthroughs continued across the roster. João Pedro Silva de Moraes posted a 9.52 in Pyraminx to improve by 43.3 percent, made his first ever attempt at Clock with a 30.34, and finished 26th in the event. Filippo Veronese Boreli entered 8 events, earned a top finish of 19th in Megaminx, and dropped his 5x5x5 Cube mark by 36.9 percent to 3:21.56, while also recording a 4.87 personal best in Pyraminx. Samuel Capanema Gloria entered 8 events, took 7th in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, logged a first ever attempt at Clock of 14.29 seconds, and improved his Pyraminx best by 29 percent to 5.48. Henrique Soares de Almeida took 8th in Clock with a first attempt of 9.65 seconds, entered 5x5x5 Cube for the first time at 2:03.03, and improved his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 26.6 percent to 47.40. Ana Elisa De Oliveira Miranda Ursula contested 9 events, placing 10th in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves while logging first attempts in Skewb at 22.67, 5x5x5 Cube at 4:45.45, and 2x2x2 Cube at 5.65.

Big cube specialists found plenty of excitement on the tables, led by Lucas Ichiro Yunomae. Yunomae produced commanding performances in the largest puzzles, taking the 6x6x6 Cube title with a 1:50.95 average and securing the 7x7x7 Cube victory with a 2:42.16 mark. In the 7x7x7 Cube podium, Gabriel Vasconcellos Zavrisko dos Santos took second in 2:50.28, followed by Sato in third at 2:58.23. Yunomae also added second-place finishes in 4x4x4 Cube, 5x5x5 Cube, and 3x3x3 Blindfolded to his weekend tally.

Specialty disciplines rounded out the comprehensive lineup at Opentrópolis CEFET 2026. Carlos Augusto Gianesi Seller took gold in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a 49.47-second average, while Eduardo Ribeiro Strauch earned the Skewb title with a 3.24-second average. In 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, Pedro Henrique Maciel Ceccopieri Belo claimed top honors with a single of 29 moves. As timers stopped and final scores were verified, this speed cubing showcase concluded with competitors celebrating shared triumphs and looking ahead to the next gathering on the circuit.

O ambiente no campus Cefet/RJ - Petrópolis esteve repleto de concentração nos dias 14 e 15 de março de 2026. A serra fluminense recebeu competidores de diversos cantos para dois dias intensos de speedcubing. As mesas de resolução logo se tornaram o centro de uma disputa regional acirrada, reunindo 42 participantes que buscavam superar marcas pessoais e conquistar lugares cimeiros nas 13 modalidades oficiais em disputa ao longo de 21 rodadas.

Na disputa principal do cubo mágico tradicional, a rivalidade técnica ficou evidente desde as eliminatórias. Caio Hideaki Sato confirmou a sua consistência ao vencer o 3x3x3 Cube com uma média final de 6.34 e a melhor marca individual de 5.17, superando a concorrência de 37 competidores. Victor Rampinelli Villar de Medeiros garantiu a segunda colocação com média de 7.91, enquanto Kaique de Oliveira Neves completou o pódio estadual com 8.15.

A disputa do 2x2x2 Cube trouxe uma resposta imediata na tabela de classificação. Kaique de Oliveira Neves assegurou o topo do pódio ao registrar uma média vencedora de 2.08 e melhor tempo de 1.68 em duas rodadas com 32 inscritos. Caio Hideaki Sato ficou muito próximo na segunda colocação com média de 2.17, enquanto Pedro Lima Fernandes alcançou o terceiro lugar com 2.72 em um confronto direto bastante equilibrado.

O fim de semana do Opentrópolis CEFET 2026 consolidou ainda uma série de vitórias expressivas de Caio Hideaki Sato em diferentes categorias de quebra-cabeças. O competidor venceu o 4x4x4 Cube com média de 28.70, superando Lucas Ichiro Yunomae que fez 32.17 e Gabriel Vasconcellos Zavrisko dos Santos com 38.72. Sato também triunfou no 5x5x5 Cube com 50.60, no Pyraminx com 3.21, no Megaminx com 38.85 e no 3x3x3 One-Handed com média de 10.93.

Nas categorias de cubos grandes, a resposta aos títulos veio através do desempenho refinado de Lucas Ichiro Yunomae. O competidor dominou o 6x6x6 Cube com média de 1:50.95 e melhor tentativa de 1:43.15, superando Caio Hideaki Sato que marcou 1:52.79 e Gabriel Vasconcellos Zavrisko dos Santos com 1:59.30. Yunomae repetiu o triunfo no 7x7x7 Cube ao marcar 2:42.16 de média, à frente de Zavrisko dos Santos com 2:50.28 e Sato com 2:58.23.

Para além das disputas de topo, vários atletas alcançaram progressos substanciais na sua trajetória esportiva. Bernardo Storck participou na sua segunda competição da carreira e reduziu o seu tempo no 2x2x2 Cube para 3.15, superando a marca anterior de 6.29 em 49.9 porcento, além de baixar o tempo no 4x4x4 Cube para 57.59 e no 3x3x3 Cube para 11.61. Luiz Tacarijú da Rocha de Paula encarou 7 eventos e alcançou o 7º lugar no Clock, além de melhorar em 45 porcento a marca no Pyraminx com 3.08, baixar o 3x3x3 Cube para 14.01 e o 4x4x4 Cube para 1:30.22. Samuel Rodrigues Gonçalves do Nascimento disputou 10 modalidades, alcançou o 5º lugar no Pyraminx, fez sua primeira tentativa oficial no 4x4x4 Cube com 2:21.49, além de registrar recordes pessoais no Megaminx com 2:21.07 e no Skewb com 8.07. Igor Lopes Giamattey competiu em 5 eventos e evoluiu 30.4 porcento no Pyraminx para fechar em 14.10.

O torneio marcou também estreias valiosas nos cronômetros oficiais. Em sua primeira competição WCA, Lucas John Muricy Burridge encarou 4 modalidades e realizou as suas primeiras tentativas no 3x3x3 Cube com 27.05, no 4x4x4 Cube com 1:40.49 e no 2x2x2 Cube com 4.74. Também estreando, João Storck disputou 3 categorias e completou tentativas no 3x3x3 One-Handed com 1:07.48, no 3x3x3 Cube com 21.14 e no 2x2x2 Cube com 6.82. Davi Saraiva de Carvalho participou pela primeira vez e registrou 10.43 no Pyraminx e 32.07 no 3x3x3 Cube, enquanto Tiago do Nascimento Guerra concluiu a sua primeira tentativa no 3x3x3 Cube com o tempo de 17.73.

Outros eventos singulares movimentaram o cronograma em Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carlos Augusto Gianesi Seller triunfou na complexa resolução vendada do 3x3x3 Blindfolded com média de 49.47 e melhor tempo de 41.92, superando Lucas Ichiro Yunomae e Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira Souza Barcelos. Kaique de Oliveira Neves levou a vitória no Clock com 4.42, Eduardo Ribeiro Strauch venceu o Skewb com média de 3.24, e Pedro Henrique Maciel Ceccopieri Belo (陈昊然) conquistou o 3x3x3 Fewest Moves com a marca de 29 movimentos.

Com todas as 39 posições de pódio conquistadas por representantes locais, o encerramento do Opentrópolis CEFET 2026 refletiu o alto nível técnico e a competitividade estabelecida na região serrana. As disputas acirradas e os avanços cronometrados demonstraram a força dos competidores fluminenses, que agora levam a experiência acumulada neste campeonato de cubos para as próximas etapas do calendário.