Pocos Cupos Bogotá XIX 2026

A demanding single-day showcase of big cubes and blindfolded disciplines came to an electrifying peak when Angel David Alvarado Sandoval secured two victories, leading the action in Bogotá, Colombia on January 14, 2026. Alvarado Sandoval delivered a commanding performance in 4x4x4 Blindfolded, recording a winning single time of 3:33.74, while also taking top honours in 5x5x5 Blindfolded with a best effort of 7:32.00. His standout precision across the most taxing events served as the defining highlight of the meet, setting a high standard against a tightly packed lineup of experienced competitors.

Hosted at the Salon Comunal Valladolid, Pocos Cupos Bogotá XIX 2026 gathered 11 dedicated competitors across 5 events and 7 rounds of intense tournament play. Because the overall participant count was small and highly concentrated, reaching a final or earning a podium position required absolute consistency on every single attempt. The elite roster turned what could have been a quiet local gathering into a high-stakes speedcubing clash, where any minor slip on a turn could immediately knock a contender out of contention across the day's limited starting slots.

The 6x6x6 Cube battle proved to be one of the most closely contested battles on the schedule. Michael Andres Castillo Lemus emerged victorious over two rounds of play among 9 competitors, posting a winning average of 2:07.59 alongside a best single solve of 2:04.15. Anderson Ortegón Gómez kept the pressure on throughout the final round, taking second place with an average of 2:10.81. Juan Sebastian Mendez Llanos rounded out the Colombian podium sweep in third position with a mark of 2:17.15, demonstrating the deep talent present in the field.

In the 7x7x7 Cube division, Anderson Ortegón Gómez managed to flip the script, claiming the gold medal with a winning average of 3:08.57 and the round's best single of 2:55.27 across 9 entrants. Juan Sebastian Mendez Llanos secured the runner-up spot with an average of 3:16.35, while Michael Andres Castillo Lemus captured third place with a 3:30.93 average. The two rounds of large puzzle solving tested physical stamina and turning accuracy, making it one of the most grueling segments of the entire cubing competition.

Beyond the podium finishes, the tournament featured remarkable commitment from experienced competitors taking on multiple complex puzzles. Shanty Rodríguez entered 3 events at the venue, earning a best finish of 4th place in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind during their 95th career WCA competition appearance. Axel Juan Pablo Moreno Rodriguez also tackled 3 separate events across the day, matching that best finish of 4th in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind in their 122nd career tournament outing, adding depth and experience to an already challenging blindfolded bracket.

The blindfolded categories demanded complete focus, with memorisation and execution leaving no room for handling errors on the classic Rubik's Cube variants. In 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, Ramses Amaya dominated the 7-competitor field by successfully solving 9 out of 11 puzzles within a time limit of 28:43. Angel David Alvarado Sandoval finished second by completing 6 out of 9 cubes in 32:33, while Eduard Esteban García Domínguez claimed the third podium step by delivering a clean 2 out of 2 result in 11:05.

The big cube blindfolded events narrowed the playing field to 3 specialists who pushed their limits. Angel David Alvarado Sandoval captured the 4x4x4 Blindfolded title with his 3:33.74 single, finishing ahead of Ramses Amaya who clocked a successful solve of 7:51.27 for second, while José David Castiblanco Marin took third with a DNF. In 5x5x5 Blindfolded, Alvarado Sandoval was the sole competitor to log a successful attempt with his 7:32.00 solve, as both Ramses Amaya and Ginneidy Camila León Zabala concluded the round with DNFs in a joint second-place finish.

Every single one of the 15 podium positions awarded during the competition went to solvers representing Colombia, underscoring the regional strength in specialised disciplines. The unique roster and focused schedule provided a pure speed cubing challenge where every entrant had to be at their sharpest from the opening scramble. As the 2026 season continues, the performances from Pocos Cupos Bogotá XIX 2026 will serve as a strong benchmark across both blindfolded categories and big cube solving.

Un deslumbrante registro a ciegas de 3:33.74 firmado por Angel David Alvarado Sandoval en el 4x4x4 Blindfolded marco el punto algido de una jornada de maxima concentracion. La accion se desarrollo en las instalaciones del Salon Comunal Valladolid, un recinto comunitario que ofrecio el entorno idoneo para el silencio y la precision que exigen las pruebas complejas. La cita reunio a un selecto grupo de especialistas listos para medir sus habilidades tecnicas en un ambiente completamente enfocado en los desafios mas exigentes del speedcubing.

El certamen Pocos Cupos Bogotá XIX 2026 se celebro el 14 de enero de 2026 en Bogotá, Colombia, congregando a 11 participantes oficiales de la World Cube Association. A lo largo del programa se disputaron 5 modalidades repartidas en 7 rondas competitivas, abarcando desde las categorias gigantes del cubo de Rubik hasta los formatos a ciegas de alta dificultad. El formato reducido y especializado permitio que cada competidor contara con las condiciones optimas para buscar marcas de alto calibre sobre las mesas de la capital.

En los cubos de mayor tamano, el 6x6x6 Cube ofrecio una intensa lucha a dos rondas entre nueve competidores. Michael Andres Castillo Lemus se llevo la victoria final con un promedio de 2:07.59, sustentado por un mejor intento individual de 2:04.15. La segunda posicion correspondio a Anderson Ortegón Gómez con una media de 2:10.81, mientras que Juan Sebastian Mendez Llanos completo el podio tras registrar un promedio de 2:17.15 en la ronda decisiva.

La categoria de 7x7x7 Cube tambien convoco a nueve aspirantes y brindo un espectaculo notable de resistencia mecanica. Anderson Ortegón Gómez se adjudico el primer puesto con un promedio ganador de 3:08.57, acompanado por un mejor tiempo de 2:55.27. Juan Sebastian Mendez Llanos aseguro el segundo lugar con 3:16.35, y Michael Andres Castillo Lemus cerro el podio en la tercera casilla con una marca de 3:30.93 en sus soluciones.

Las disciplinas a ciegas representaron el corazon del cronograma dentro de esta competicion de cubos de rubik. En 4x4x4 Blindfolded, Angel David Alvarado Sandoval logro la victoria gracias a su registro individual de 3:33.74 frente a tres participantes, mientras que Ramses Amaya obtuvo el segundo puesto con 7:51.27 y José David Castiblanco Marin quedo clasificado en tercer lugar tras completar sus intentos sin tiempo valido.

Angel David Alvarado Sandoval extendio su dominio a la prueba de 5x5x5 Blindfolded, donde conquisto la primera plaza con una resolucion solitaria de 7:32.00. La complejidad extrema del evento dejo a Ramses Amaya y a Ginneidy Camila León Zabala compartiendo el segundo puesto de la tabla al no poder registrar tiempos validos, subrayando la enorme dificultad tecnica que representa memorizar y ejecutar giros en bloques de este volumen sin contacto visual.

La prueba de 3x3x3 Multi-Blind conto con siete participantes y consagro a Ramses Amaya en lo mas alto de la clasificacion tras resolver con exito 9 de 11 cubos en un tiempo de 28:43. Angel David Alvarado Sandoval se posiciono en el segundo escalon con un registro de 6 de 9 cubos en 32:33, en tanto que Eduard Esteban García Domínguez aseguro la tercera posicion con una ejecucion perfecta de 2 de 2 cubos completada en 11:05.

Detras de los puestos de honor de Pocos Cupos Bogotá XIX 2026, la entrega individual definio actuaciones valiosas sobre el tapete. Dennis Rosero afronto tres eventos del programa y consiguio su mejor posicion del dia al situarse en el cuarto puesto general de 3x3x3 Multi-Blind. Por su parte, Axel Juan Pablo Moreno Rodriguez asumio el reto del ensamblaje multiple a ciegas, acumulando una valiosa experiencia competitiva en una de las pruebas mas complejas del circuito oficial.

La jornada concluyo con un balance impecable para los competidores locales, dejando las quince posiciones de podio en manos de representantes de Colombia. Con las categorias de memoria y los cubos grandes resueltos en el Salon Comunal Valladolid, esta competicion WCA reafirma el talento capitalino en disciplinas de precision antes de que el calendario de la temporada continue su curso regular.