Rubisian Autumn Open Iasi 2025

Forty-four competitors gathered on October 18, 2025, bringing an influx of fresh energy to the tables at Iulius Mall Iasi. The Rubisian Autumn Open Iasi 2025 stood out for its massive wave of first-time attempts and emerging solvers taking their earliest strides on the official stage. Across six events and nine rounds of play, the single-day WCA competition showcased both the polished speed of seasoned finalists and the determination of newcomers establishing their first official marks in Iasi, Romania.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew 43 competitors across three rounds, serving as the centerpiece of the speedcubing action. Radu Mihai Stan captured the title with a winning average of 8.08 seconds in the final, complemented by a best single of 7.34. David-Mihail Ion took second place with a 9.04 average, while Mihai Savin earned third with 9.18. These top 3x3 results capped a high-tempo day where the classic Rubik's Cube tested both experienced hands and those navigating multi-round tournament pressure for the first time.

Radu Mihai Stan also dominated the 2x2x2 Cube, topping a 42-person field with a 2.56 winning average and a single of 2.15. David-Mihail Ion finished as runner-up on a 2.80 average, while Aftanase David Mihail claimed third place averaging 3.43. The competition in 2x2 was notable for its deep roster of newcomers recording their inaugural official results, with solvers like Philip Gherasim, Ciprian Timotei Olaru, Anton Kryhan, and Lucian Mihai Cremeneanu among the many putting marks on the board.

David-Mihail Ion secured multiple titles during the tournament, leading the way in Pyraminx with a 3.57 winning average and a fast single of 2.97 out of 34 competitors. Radu Mihai Stan followed in second at 4.25, with Stefan Negrea rounding out the podium in third at 4.36. David-Mihail Ion struck gold again in 3x3x3 One-Handed, averaging 15.81 with a best single of 12.48 to beat Radu Mihai Stan, who posted a 16.07 average, and Moldova's Andrei Ciupac, who took third averaging 16.62.

Beyond the top podium steps, the heart of the tournament beat through the remarkable breakthroughs of developing competitors tackling new challenges. Bogdan Arsinte delivered some of the weekend's most striking improvements, chopping his Pyraminx personal best down to 11.10 seconds from 34.55, a massive 67.9 percent drop, alongside a 33.1 percent cut in the 3x3x3 Cube to 46.81 and a 20.5 percent boost in 2x2x2 Cube to 16.76. Razvan Leohchi contested five events, recording his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 37.91 single, his first attempt at Clock at 24.63, a 14th place finish in Pyraminx, and a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.02 that improved upon his prior mark by 54.4 percent.

Philip Gherasim took on six events at the competition, achieving a personal best of 28.66 in 3x3x3 One-Handed that was 34.1 percent faster than before, while also recording his first ever attempts in Clock at 12.76 for a ninth-place finish and Skewb at 12.32. Stefan Darie entered five events, logging his first Clock solve at 17.03, his first Skewb solve at 15.14, and dropping his 2x2x2 Cube best by 32.5 percent to 3.61. Robert Meiuș registered his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed at 46.66, cut his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 31.3 percent to 3.57, and trimmed his 3x3x3 Cube best by 17.1 percent to 18.31 across four events. Olinic Ayaan tackled six events, achieving initial career attempts in Skewb at 9.12, Clock at 23.98, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 58.91, alongside a 17th place finish in Pyraminx.

Specialist puzzles brought further excitement to the schedule. In Clock, Stefan Negrea earned the victory across two rounds with a sharp winning average of 3.99 and a best single of 3.40 among 27 entrants. David-Mihail Ion secured second place averaging 4.17, while Radu Mihai Stan took third with an average of 7.20. Skewb saw international triumph as Ukraine's Anton Kryhan took first place with a 3.64 average and a 2.32 single, finishing ahead of David-Mihail Ion at 4.64 and Lucian Mihai Cremeneanu at 7.15.

The final medal tallies reflected strong performances across the board, with host nation Romania claiming 16 podium positions, alongside one each for Ukraine and Moldova. This dynamic speed cubing gathering in Iasi highlighted the healthy growth of the regional community, mixing intense championship-level solving with broad participation. The Rubisian Autumn Open Iasi 2025 provided an essential proving ground for emerging solvers and established champions alike as they look ahead to the next season of tournament play.

Iulius Mall Iasi a fost gazda unei atmosfere electrizante, unde zgomotul specific al rotirilor rapide si concentratia maxima au definit intreaga zi de concurs. Mesele de competitie au adunat participanti pregatiti sa isi testeze dexteritatea in fata cronometrelor oficiale, oferind un spectacol intens de viteza si precizie pe parcursul celor noua runde programate pe 18 octombrie 2025.

Editia Rubisian Autumn Open Iasi 2025 a reunit la start 44 de participanti intr-o veritabila competitie regionala ce a atras concurenti din Romania, Ucraina si Republica Moldova. Aceasta competitie de cubing a prilejuit infruntari captivante intre reprezentantii cluburilor si comunitatilor locale, reflectate clar in distributia celor 18 locuri de pe podium: 16 pentru Romania, unul pentru Ucraina si unul pentru Republica Moldova.

Proba principala de cub Rubik, 3x3x3 Cube, a adus la linia de start 43 de participanti pe parcursul a trei runde incarcate de tensiune. Radu Mihai Stan s-a impus categoric cu o medie castigatoare de 8.08 secunde si un cel mai bun single de 7.34 secunde. Pe treapta a doua a podiumului a urcat David-Mihail Ion cu media de 9.04 secunde, urmat indeaproape de Mihai Savin, care a ocupat locul al treilea cu 9.18 secunde.

Radu Mihai Stan si-a continuat dominatia si in runda unica a probei de 2x2x2 Cube, unde a invins un pluton masiv de 42 de concurenti cu o medie de 2.56 secunde si un cel mai bun single de 2.15 secunde. David-Mihail Ion a terminat pe pozitia a doua cu o medie de 2.80 secunde, in timp ce Aftanase David Mihail a completat podiumul pe locul trei cu 3.43 secunde.

David-Mihail Ion a raspuns convingator in celelalte probe de speedcubing din program, reusind sa cucereasca doua victorii pretioase. La Pyraminx, el a castigat cu o medie de 3.57 secunde si un single de 2.97, devansandu-i pe Radu Mihai Stan cu 4.25 secunde si Stefan Negrea cu 4.36 secunde. La 3x3x3 One-Handed, David-Mihail Ion a triumfat cu media de 15.81 secunde, in fata lui Radu Mihai Stan cu 16.07 secunde si a reprezentantului Republicii Moldova, Andrei Ciupac, clasat al treilea cu 16.62 secunde.

In spatele marilor dueluri pentru medalii, tabelele acestei competitii WCA ascund povesti remarcabile de progres tehnic si debuturi curajoase. Matei Constantin Onu a realizat un progres spectaculos la 2x2x2 Cube, oprind cronometrul la 10.04 secunde, un record personal cu 48.8% mai rapid decat reperul sau anterior de 19.60 secunde, completat de un 53.30 la proba clasica. Baziluc Mihnea Nectarie a bifat sase probe, inregistrand o reducere masiva de 44.3% la 3x3x3 One-Handed cu timpul de 20.52 secunde, alaturi de primele sale incercari oficiale la Clock, unde a scos 9.61 secunde si a obtinut locul cinci, si la Skewb, cu 7.00 secunde. Dimon Dragoș Matei a concurat de asemenea in sase probe, reusind o imbunatatire de 40.2% la Clock cu un timp de 8.39 secunde, pe langa recordurile personale de 30.03 la rezolvarea cu o singura mana si 6.16 la Pyraminx.

Tot in randul evolutiilor remarcabile, Luca Pruteanu a obtinut locul 18 la 2x2x2 Cube gratie unui timp de 4.83 secunde, mai rapid cu 24.6% fata de precedentul 6.41, a corectat timpul la 3x3x3 Cube cu 25.4% pana la 29.59 secunde si a semnat prima incercare la Skewb cu 11.41 secunde. Vlad Constantin Rotarescu s-a aliniat la sase probe, stabilind un record personal de 11.06 secunde la Skewb, mai rapid cu 16.7%, o imbunatatire de 15.5% la proba de baza cu 15.15 secunde, precum si prima sa incercare la Clock cu 18.39 secunde, ce i-a adus locul 14. Din Republica Moldova, Vlad Bivolaru a participat la patru probe, marcand un progres de 15.1% la 3x3x3 One-Handed cu 28.93 secunde, un timp de 12.51 secunde la 3x3x3 Cube si prima participare la Skewb, incheiata in 7.13 secunde.

Probele speciale au adus victorii categorice si o diversitate tehnica excelenta. La Clock, Stefan Negrea a castigat clar dupa doua runde, stabilind o medie finala de 3.99 secunde si cel mai bun single al probei, 3.40 secunde, urmat de David-Mihail Ion cu 4.17 secunde si Radu Mihai Stan cu 7.20 secunde. La Skewb, victoria a revenit concurentului din Ucraina, Anton Kryhan, care a oprit cronometrul la o medie castigatoare de 3.64 secunde si un single de 2.32 secunde, depasindu-i pe David-Mihail Ion cu 4.64 secunde si Lucian Mihai Cremeneanu cu 7.15 secunde.

Evenimentul Rubisian Autumn Open Iasi 2025 a demonstrat din plin nivelul ridicat al comunitatii din Iasi, Romania, printr-o organizare impecabila si confruntari directe memorabile pe parcursul tuturor celor sase probe disputate, lasand o amprenta puternica asupra intregului sezon competitional din regiune.