Plaza Las Americas II CCS 2025

Cristofer Azuaje delivered a commanding masterclass at Plaza Las Americas II CCS 2025, taking top honors in both traditional cubes to set the standard across a thrilling single day of action. Delivering a blistering 2.05 winning average alongside an 8.03 best single in the main event, Azuaje demonstrated refined technique on the big stage. The one-day speedcubing tournament on March 9, 2025, gathered 40 competitors at CC Plaza Las Americas II in Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela, putting regional talent in the spotlight across four varied disciplines.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood at the center of the weekend, drawing all 40 entrants across three intense rounds of competition. Azuaje maintained his steady rhythm through every phase, capturing the victory in the finals with an average of 9.08 seconds. Bernardo Torres followed closely behind, logging a 9.28 average to claim second place. Leandro Paredes earned the third step on the podium with a 10.08 mark. The tight 3x3 results demonstrated the exceptional depth present among Venezuela's leading solvers throughout the event.

Azuaje repeated his winning form in the 2x2x2 Cube, an event featuring 31 competitors and two rigorous rounds of play. Averaging an extraordinary 2.05 seconds with a sharp single of 1.71, Azuaje secured his second gold medal of the competition. Leandro Paredes pushed hard throughout the final round to secure second place with an average of 2.71 seconds. Victor Wu delivered another strong showing to take the third spot on the podium with a 2.94 average, completing a swift and highly competitive contest.

Beyond the standard Rubik's Cube formats, the Pyraminx bracket featured 25 solvers competing in a single high-stakes round. Miguel Gonzalez proved untouchable, securing the title with a winning average of 4.90 seconds and registering the round's best single at 3.29. Bernardo Torres picked up his second silver medal of the day with a 5.61 average, while Victor Wu secured third place at 5.81. The variety of puzzles tested different mechanical skills and mental preparation across the entire lineup.

The Skewb bracket brought 11 competitors together for an exciting single round that went down to the narrowest margins. Fabian Villavicencio emerged victorious, clocking a winning average of 4.93 seconds and a best single of 3.99 to capture the gold. Luis Felipe Palacios Peña pressed hard throughout the round, missing out on the top spot by just two hundredths of a second with a 4.95 average for silver. Victor Wu completed a remarkable trio of third-place finishes on the day by averaging 5.33 seconds.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones and personal breakthroughs across their events. Gabriel Elias Blanco Lara delivered one of the weekend's biggest leaps, cutting his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 2.54 seconds, an improvement of 45.7 percent. Fabio Enrique De Girolamo Morales achieved substantial progress as well, shaving 34.9 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube mark with an 8.33 and adding a 31.01 in the 3x3x3 Cube. Santiago Adolfo Rosales Laverde logged a 3.13 in 2x2x2 Cube, 34.8 percent faster than before, recorded a 15.40 personal best in 3x3x3 Cube, and completed a first ever attempt at Skewb with a time of 39.92 to place 11th. Jhon Keyber Velasquez Azuaje excelled across three events, setting a 2.64 personal best in 2x2x2 Cube, a 12.59 in 3x3x3 Cube, and a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 12.46.

First-time entrants and expanding repertoires added tremendous energy to the floor at this cubing competition. Cristian David Castro Brito entered his first WCA competition, competing in three events, posting a 2.30 in 2x2x2 Cube on the way to a fifth-place finish, and completing a first Pyraminx attempt in 8.39 seconds. Jorge Adrian Rivodo Guada made a successful debut at his first WCA competition across three events, posting initial official marks of 41.47 in 3x3x3 Cube, 15.34 in 2x2x2 Cube, and 13.11 in Pyraminx. Liam Yair Alvarez took on his first official tournament across three disciplines, recording initial attempts of 4.79 in 2x2x2 Cube, 24.90 in 3x3x3 Cube, and 9.26 in Pyraminx. Dayber Jose Barreto Pino also completed his first career event entries, locking in a 24.36 in 3x3x3 Cube and a 6.28 in Pyraminx for a 14th-place finish.

The gathering showcased the vibrant atmosphere and technical growth of speed cubing in the region throughout seven total rounds. From veteran champions executing sub-ten averages to newcomers logging their very first official times, Plaza Las Americas II CCS 2025 offered a comprehensive display of talent. With 12 total podium spots claimed across the four events, the community demonstrated dedication, speed, and precision that set an encouraging tone for the 2025 season.