Quito SúperCube 2025

A single rapid solve can dazzle the room, but across multiple rounds at Salón de eventos, disciplined consistency decided the podiums. Anthony Gerard Álvarez Ludeña authored the weekend standout performance in the 3x3x3 Cube, posting a best single of 7.45 seconds on his way to an unshakeable 8.24 winning average. That relentless pace carried him to victory through three demanding rounds in a field of 51 competitors, proving that steady execution across an entire average remains the ultimate differentiator in high-stakes speedcubing.

Held on July 5, 2025, in Quito, Ecuador, Quito SúperCube 2025 brought together 56 competitors across five official World Cube Association disciplines. Across nine rounds of intense play, every event demanded composure under pressure. The classic Rubik's Cube main event saw Álvarez Ludeña lead an all-Ecuadorian podium, flanked by Fabrizzio Alejandro Peñafiel Mena with a 9.89 average in second and Emilio Andre Garzón Labre taking third place with an average of 10.99.

The 3x3 results formed only the opening chapter of a remarkably dominant outing for Álvarez Ludeña. In the 2x2x2 Cube, he delivered another clinic in round-to-round stability, securing the gold medal with a 2.17 winning average and a lightning single of 1.54. Emilio Andre Garzón Labre joined him on the podium with a 2.81 average to capture second place, while Raúl Gómez rounded out the top three with a mark of 3.13 over two competitive rounds.

The broader puzzle schedule at Quito SúperCube 2025 showcased how control and technical pacing yield podium finishes. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Álvarez Ludeña took his third victory with a 29.37 average, highlighted by a single solve of 27.97, while Ariel Vacacela secured second with 44.92 and Mateo Keneth Toala Rios earned third with 46.52. Stepping up to the 3x3x3 One-Handed table, Álvarez Ludeña earned his fourth gold medal of the day with a 15.55 average, comfortably clear of Toala Rios at 21.11 and Peñafiel Mena at 23.38.

The only contest to break Álvarez Ludeña's sweep was the Pyraminx, where Alejandro Velasquez Torres demonstrated brilliant timing to claim first place. Velasquez Torres recorded a decisive winning average of 5.09 and a best single of 4.10, holding off Luis Fernando Aldás Cuestas, who secured second with a 5.93 average, and Santiago Vacacela, who took third with a closely matched 5.94 average in the single-round showdown.

Beyond the championship battles, the tournament floor hummed with breakthrough personal milestones from competitors making massive developmental strides. Maykel Martin Teca Catota achieved one of the most striking drops of the meet, slicing their 2x2x2 Cube personal best down to 17.88 seconds, an improvement of 94 percent over their prior mark. Matias Eduardo Recalde Ayala took on four separate events, logging a 74.4 percent improvement on 2x2x2 Cube to hit 1.65 seconds, cutting their 3x3x3 Cube best to 13.21, and making their first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a time of 1:05.50. Gabriel Alejandro Panata Lliguisupa improved their Pyraminx best by 40.5 percent down to 8.00 seconds, while Ian Josué Peñaloza Zumbana trimmed their 2x2x2 Cube best by 37.8 percent to 6.46 seconds across three events.

Other athletes embraced fresh challenges across multiple formats throughout the cubing competition. Martín Sebastián Chanalata Escobar tackled five events, setting a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 21.81 seconds with a 37.4 percent improvement, finishing seventh in that event. Alexander Morillo achieved a 36.2 percent improvement in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 24.01 mark across five events, while Thomas Emiliano Valle Cabrera dropped their 2x2x2 Cube best by 34.1 percent to 4.40 seconds. First-time appearances also made a lasting mark, as Gabriel Santiago Vela Carangui completed their first WCA competition by entering five events, recording an opening 3x3x3 Cube time of 25.67 seconds alongside first-time attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed and 4x4x4 Cube.

The 2025 calendar in Quito, Ecuador, continues to highlight the depth of the local speed cubing scene, with host-nation solvers capturing all fifteen available podium positions across the five disciplines. From the composed precision of Álvarez Ludeña to the personal milestones achieved across the 56-competitor roster, the competition underlined that enduring averages, more than fleeting singles, define championship form.

With 9 rounds completed in a single action-packed day, Quito SúperCube 2025 concluded as a testament to technical growth and steady nerve at Salón de eventos. As competitors prepare for the remainder of the season, the emphasis on control and consistent execution set a formidable benchmark for future tournaments across the region.