Pi Cubing Hvidovre 2026

Inside Holmegårdsskolen, Aulaen, the rhythmic turning of plastic mechanisms and the steady chime of official stopwatches filled the hall across two busy days of action. Competitors gathered from across the region to test their preparation on the tournament floor, adjusting their setups under the bright lights of the stage. The gathering brought 49 participants to Hvidovre, Denmark on March 14 and March 15 for a packed schedule spanning 10 events and 21 rounds. With competitors cycling through warm-up tables and waiting areas, the weekend opened with an intense focus on precision and pace.

The 2x2x2 Cube rounds generated extraordinary benchmark marks throughout the weekend, serving as the statistical centerpiece of the competition. Denmark native Martin Vædele Egdal led the way on the short puzzle, delivering a 1.00 single alongside a 1.35 average during the tournament, eventually claiming first place in the final with a 1.54 winning average. Ianis Costin Chele of Romania applied relentless pressure by recording a 1.28 single and a 1.62 average, taking second place in the final at 1.60. Adam Marcellus Kelly earned third on the podium with a 1.90 average after turning in marks of 1.18 and 2.03.

The depth in the 2x2x2 Cube extended far into the field as competitors repeatedly posted rapid times. Victor Valentin Glyrskov dropped a notable 0.81 single to accompany his 2.64 average, while Rasmus Stub Detlefsen hit a 1.01 single and a 1.91 average. Anton Lerstrup Hylleberg delivered a 1.34 single and 2.07 average, Daniel Vædele Egdal notched a 1.35 single and 2.48 average, and Isak Gylling Roepstorff recorded a 1.56 single with a 1.93 average. International entrants also made their mark, with Sweden competitor Frank Lindblom posting a 1.62 single and 1.86 average, and Italy representative Matteo Provasi logging a 3.27 single and 3.56 average.

In the classic 3x3x3 Cube, Ianis Costin Chele showcased supreme consistency to top a field of 45 competitors across three rounds of Rubik's Cube action. Chele secured the title with a 5.89 winning average and delivered the event's best single at 5.55. Martin Vædele Egdal captured second place with an average of 6.68, while Rasmus Stub Detlefsen rounded out the podium in third at 7.39. These decisive 3x3 results underlined Chele's commanding form across the classic speedcubing discipline throughout the busy weekend schedule.

Beyond the main event, the duel between Chele and Egdal defined several multi-round formats. Chele triumphed in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 10.36 average and a best single of 8.96, ahead of Egdal's 12.28 and Glyrskov's 13.75. Chele also captured the Pyraminx title with a 2.65 average, while Roepstorff took second with 3.08 and Daniel Vædele Egdal placed third with 3.52. Martin Vædele Egdal responded with victories in the big cubes, winning the 4x4x4 Cube in 25.61 and the 5x5x5 Cube in 49.15, each time finishing ahead of Chele. Egdal also clinched the 3x3x3 Blindfolded title, solving without sight in 19.95 seconds ahead of Glyrskov's 21.90.

Away from the top of the standings, several competitors made substantial strides in their personal development. Sofus Grau Lauritsen entered three events and saw massive time drops, lowering his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 57.7 percent down to 5.45, alongside personal bests of 39.50 in the 3x3x3 Cube and 21.74 in Pyraminx. Bo Alfredsson tackled nine events, finishing 10th in Skewb while improving his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 43.6 percent to 45.80, his 3x3x3 One-Handed time by 17.3 percent to 19.63, and his Skewb mark by 13.5 percent to 4.63. Emil Kenjiro R. K. Balle posted a 36.9 percent drop to 8.00 in the 2x2x2 Cube, improved his 4x4x4 Cube best by 29.7 percent to 2:16.25, and made his first official 3x3x3 Cube appearance with a 26.83 single.

Other rising participants marked notable milestones through new events and sharp personal records. Noah von d'Ahé competed in seven events, placing 13th in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a 34.3 percent personal best improvement of 2:33.88, while recording a 56.65 in 4x4x4 Cube and taking on Square-1 for the first time with a 39.25. Sami Girgis entered six events, dropping his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 27.8 percent to 19.80, finishing 20th in Pyraminx, and making his first attempts at Skewb in 15.37 and One-Handed in 46.82. Gabriel Peczak Hansson logged a 24.5 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Cube at 23.79, a 7.83 in 2x2x2 Cube, and a first Clock try of 45.27. Valde Thue Josefsson tackled six events, finishing 30th in 4x4x4 Cube with a first attempt of 1:43.55 alongside first efforts in Skewb at 13.13 and One-Handed at 1:03.07, while Daniel Girgis placed 25th in Pyraminx and completed initial attempts in One-Handed at 45.59, Skewb at 14.56, and Square-1 at 1:29.12.

The remaining puzzle categories delivered sharp contests of their own in this speed cubing showcase. Frank Lindblom took top honors in Skewb, recording a 1.98 average and a 1.76 single across two rounds. Rasmus Stub Detlefsen prevailed in Square-1 with a winning average of 6.33 and a best single of 4.52. In Clock, Adam Marcellus Kelly topped the podium with a 5.09 average, finishing ahead of Lindblom at 6.25 and Daniel Vædele Egdal at 6.43. Overall, Danish competitors captured 22 podium positions, with Romania taking 6 and Sweden claiming 2.

As the final timers were cleared and results verified, the full scope of Pi Cubing Hvidovre 2026 stood out as a testament to technical growth across every experience level. From standard 3x3x3 rounds to specialised side events, this cubing competition in 2026 highlighted both the steady mastery of seasoned tournament regulars and the rapid development of newer contenders. With clean executions and milestone times recorded in every discipline, this WCA competition concluded as a thoroughly demanding and productive meeting for all involved.

Holmegårdsskolen, Aulaen summede af intens aktivitet, da 49 deltagere samledes i Hvidovre, Denmark i weekenden 14. til 15. marts 2026. Bordene var fyldt med stopure, smøremidler og terninger i alle tænkelige dimensioner, mens deltagerne varmede fingrene op til en travl cubing competition. Fra de hurtigste discipliner til de tunge flerlagsopgaver krævede hver eneste runde fuld koncentration, og rammerne i aulaen dannede det perfekte udgangspunkt for to dages fokuseret speedcubing på højeste plan.

Blandt weekendens mest krævende udfordringer stod de store terninger som et sandt testamente for deltagernes udholdenhed og mønstergenkendelse. I disciplinen 5x5x5 Cube, der samlede 27 deltagere i en direkte finale, viste Martin Vædele Egdal et enestående overskud. Han sikrede sig sejren med et gennemsnit på 49.15 sekunder samt en bedste enkeltløsning på 43.66 sekunder. Ianis Costin Chele fulgte lige efter med 51.59 sekunder på andenpladsen, mens Adam Marcellus Kelly tog tredjepladsen med et gennemsnit på 57.84 sekunder.

Det store format fortsatte i 4x4x4 Cube, hvor Martin Vædele Egdal atter demonstrerede sin styrke over for et felt på 35 deltagere. Med en hurtigste tid på 24.08 sekunder og et vindende gennemsnit på 25.61 sekunder holdt han fast i topplaceringen. Ianis Costin Chele tog endnu en sølvmedalje med et gennemsnit på 26.56 sekunder, og Adam Marcellus Kelly sikrede sig bronzen med 32.72 sekunder ved denne udgave af Pi Cubing Hvidovre 2026.

Den traditionelle 3x3x3 Cube, kendt som den klassiske Rubik's Cube, leverede også tæt rivalisering over tre runder blandt 45 deltagere. Ianis Costin Chele dominerede finalen og tog førstepladsen med et gennemsnit på 5.89 sekunder samt en hurtigste tid på 5.55 sekunder. Martin Vædele Egdal blev nummer to med 6.68 sekunder, mens Rasmus Stub Detlefsen snuppede tredjepladsen med et gennemsnit på 7.39 sekunder. Ianis Costin Chele vandt desuden 3x3x3 One-Handed med et snit på 10.36 sekunder foran netop Martin Vædele Egdal og Victor Valentin Glyrskov.

Bag medaljekampene bød stævnet på mange markante personlige fremskridt hos de deltagere, der sjældent står øverst. Aman Adeel forbedrede sit niveau markant med en tid på 10.26 sekunder i Pyraminx, hvilket var 50.6 procent hurtigere end tidligere, samt 21.34 sekunder i 3x3x3 Cube. Antony Girgis skar 38.9 procent af sin personlige rekord i Pyraminx ned til 11.45 sekunder og satte også rekorder i 2x2x2 Cube med 10.08 sekunder og 3x3x3 Cube med 44.89 sekunder. Theodore Nilsson gennemførte sit første officielle forsøg i Pyraminx på 13.41 sekunder og barberede 16 procent af sin 3x3x3 Cube-tid ned til 27.66 sekunder. Daniel Berndt Lemvigh, der deltog i alle ti discipliner ved Pi Cubing Hvidovre 2026, gennemførte sit første forsøg i 3x3x3 Blindfolded på 3:31.36 minutter og satte personlige rekorder i Skewb og Pyraminx.

Flere debutanter valgte også denne WCA competition til deres allerførste officielle optræden. Mads Emil Maymann Nielsen stillede op i fem discipliner og fik sit bedste resultat med en 35. plads i 4x4x4 Cube samt officielle tider på 11.43 sekunder i 2x2x2 Cube og 7.66 sekunder i Pyraminx. Dhanesh Ram klarede tre discipliner med en 34. plads i 4x4x4 Cube på 2:37.16 minutter som højdepunkt. Georg Buchbjerg Bojesen registrerede sine første tider i 2x2x2 Cube med 5.74 sekunder, 3x3x3 Cube med 30.47 sekunder og Pyraminx med 14.61 sekunder, mens Aki Jacobsen gennemførte sit første 3x3x3 Cube-forsøg nogensinde i tiden 1:06.03 minutter.

I de øvrige discipliner ved Pi Cubing Hvidovre 2026 fortsatte det høje tempo uden ophold. I 2x2x2 Cube vandt Martin Vædele Egdal finalen med et gennemsnit på 1.54 sekunder foran Ianis Costin Chele med 1.60 sekunder og Adam Marcellus Kelly med 1.90 sekunder. I 3x3x3 Blindfolded, hvor løseren skal huske hele terningens tilstand uden at kigge, sejrede Martin Vædele Egdal med en bedste tid på 19.95 sekunder foran Victor Valentin Glyrskov på 21.90 sekunder. Frank Lindblom vandt Skewb med et gennemsnit på 1.98 sekunder, mens Adam Marcellus Kelly sikrede sig sejren i Clock med 5.09 sekunder.

Weekendens program omfattede 10 discipliner og 21 runder, hvor Rasmus Stub Detlefsen også markerede sig med en sejr i Square-1 med et gennemsnit på 6.33 sekunder, og Ianis Costin Chele vandt Pyraminx i tiden 2.65 sekunder. Danmark dominerede medaljestatistikken med 22 podiepladser, efterfulgt af Rumænien med 6 og Sverige med 2. Pi Cubing Hvidovre 2026 afrundede to begivenhedsrige dage i Hvidovre, hvor både de krævende store terninger og de lynhurtige specialklasser leverede mindeværdige øjeblikke.