Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026

Thirty-four competitors gathered at Palas Campus Iasi on May 2, 2026, for a high-tempo day of speedcubing across six separate disciplines and 11 rounds of action. The single-day schedule moved swiftly from the morning opening rounds to the afternoon finals, testing adaptability across varied twisty puzzles. Hosted in Iasi, Romania, Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026 delivered standout individual milestones, continental achievements, and an extraordinary individual showing across the leaderboard.

The morning slate established the tone as competitors took on preliminary rounds in fast-paced events alongside longer formats. In Pyraminx, which ran as a single decisive final round, Radu Andrei Andrieș secured the first major victory of the competition with a winning average of 2.94 seconds, boosted by a best single of 2.39 seconds. Aftanase David Mihail finished in second place with an average of 4.78 seconds, while Stefania Gabriela Mihalache completed the podium in third with an average of 5.04 seconds.

The 4x4x4 Cube competition followed a direct final format as well, where 24 entrants tackled the complex big cube. Radu Andrei Andrieș once again rose to the top of the standings, claiming first place with a 32.88-second average and setting the round benchmark with a single of 27.31 seconds. Ciprian Timotei Olaru earned the silver spot with a time of 40.93 seconds, followed by Adrian Teodor Facere in third place with a mark of 42.53 seconds.

As the schedule progressed toward midday, the Skewb rounds produced intense competition across two full stages of solving. Anton Kryhan captured the Skewb victory with an average of 2.67 seconds and a best single of 2.07 seconds. Radu Andrei Andrieș collected second place with a 5.17-second average, while Serhii Hoiuk claimed the third spot on the podium with a 6.33-second mark in the final round.

Beyond the championship podiums, Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026 showcased immense progress throughout the roster of developing solvers. Rafael Sălăvăstru posted massive gains across three disciplines, slicing his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 3.54 seconds from 17.22 seconds, a 79.4 percent drop, while taking his Pyraminx mark to 16.10 seconds and his 3x3x3 Cube time to 28.13 seconds. Alexandru Lucian Condac Ciobanu completed six events, delivering his first attempts at Skewb in 18.34 seconds and Clock in 26.63 seconds while cutting his 4x4x4 Cube best by 26.7 percent to 1:59.02. Stefan Darie advanced his Skewb standard by 33.3 percent down to 6.57 seconds, dropped his 3x3x3 Cube best to 16.18 seconds, and set a Clock mark of 16.94 seconds. Razvan Leohchi registered an 8th place finish in Pyraminx with a personal best of 6.18 seconds, alongside a 34.9 percent improvement in Clock down to 16.04 seconds and a 58.61-second 4x4x4 Cube personal best.

The determination continued across all ranks in the arena. Ioana Nectaria Hriscu took on six events, achieving a 17th place finish in Pyraminx and recording first official marks in Skewb at 8.86 seconds, 4x4x4 Cube at 1:44.36, and Pyraminx at 8.64 seconds. Cristian Petru Vladimir reached 10th place in Pyraminx while logging maiden tournament attempts in Clock at 25.33 seconds, Skewb at 14.66 seconds, and 3x3x3 Cube at 40.78 seconds. Matei Cozma established first-ever marks in Pyraminx at 14.99 seconds and Clock at 46.92 seconds, while lowering his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 27.4 percent to 11.96 seconds. Gabriel Plăcintă recorded a 15th place in 4x4x4 Cube with a personal best of 1:09.86, knocked 19 percent off his 2x2x2 Cube time to 3.93 seconds, and logged a Clock debut of 43.08 seconds.

The afternoon featured high drama in the Clock event, where Moldova competitor Cezar Bodrug set a new national record average of 11.16 seconds during the first round. In the finals, Radu Andrei Andrieș earned the victory with an average of 4.81 seconds and a single of 4.34 seconds. Baziluc Mihnea Nectarie took second place with an average of 6.69 seconds, while Serhii Hoiuk picked up another podium finish in third place with 7.41 seconds.

The closing phases of Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026 brought the tournament back to the core rotational events. In the 2x2x2 Cube final, Radu Andrei Andrieș posted a winning average of 2.07 seconds and a fast single of 1.45 seconds. Stefania Gabriela Mihalache secured the runner-up position with an average of 2.46 seconds, and Mathias Ionut Mititelu finished third with 3.29 seconds to complete an all-Romanian podium.

The day concluded with the premier classic Rubik's Cube final after three demanding rounds of competition. The 3x3 results confirmed Radu Andrei Andrieș as the champion with an 8.17-second winning average and a single of 7.16 seconds, sealing his fifth event title of the day. Mihai Savin took second place with an average of 9.23 seconds, and Serhii Hoiuk finished third with 9.57 seconds. In all, Romanian competitors captured 14 podium positions and Ukrainian competitors took four. The successful WCA competition highlighted a memorable day of speed cubing excellence in Iasi as the regional community looks ahead to the next season on the circuit.

34 de concurenti s-au aliniat la start intr-o zi plina de intreceri rapide la Palas Campus Iasi, unde s-a desfasurat competitia Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026 pe 2 mai 2026. Desfasurat de-a lungul a 11 runde incarcate de precizie si viteza, evenimentul din Iasi, Romania a testat abilitatile concurentilor in sase probe oficiale recunoscute de World Cube Association. Sala a gazduit dueluri captivante pentru fiecare categorie de cub Rubik si alte puzzle-uri mecanice, punand la incercare atat veteranii cat si sportivii aflati la primele lor aparitii pe scena competitionala.

Punctul central al intrecerii la nivel de performante istorice a fost stabilit in proba de Clock, unde Cezar Bodrug a semnat un nou record national pentru Republica Moldova. Cu o medie remarcabila de 11.16 secunde, Bodrug a redefinit standardul national al probei, marcand un moment de referinta pentru comunitatea de speedcubing. Aceasta realizare arata progresul continuu al probelor alternative, adaugand o nota de prestigiu intregii intreceri gazduite in capitala Moldovei istorice.

In clasamentul general, Radu Andrei Andrieș a dominat categoric programul de concurs. La proba clasica de 3x3x3 Cube, care a adunat 33 de participanti in trei runde, Andrieș a castigat primul loc cu o medie in finala de 8.17 secunde si un cel mai bun single de 7.16 secunde. Pe podiumul probei principale au urcat Mihai Savin pe locul al doilea cu media de 9.23 secunde si Serhii Hoiuk pe treapta a treia cu 9.57 secunde.

Dominatia lui Radu Andrei Andrieș s-a extins si in celelalte probe scurte si medii. La 2x2x2 Cube, el a urcat din nou pe prima treapta cu o medie victorioasa de 2.07 secunde si un timp pe tura de 1.45 secunde, urmat de Stefania Gabriela Mihalache cu 2.46 secunde si Mathias Ionut Mititelu cu 3.29 secunde. La proba de Pyraminx, Andrieș a castigat cu media de 2.94 secunde in fata lui Aftanase David Mihail, care a inregistrat 4.78 secunde, si a Stefaniei Gabriela Mihalache, situata pe trei cu 5.04 secunde.

Probele de rezistenta si mecanisme speciale au adus victorii la fel de categorice. La 4x4x4 Cube, Radu Andrei Andrieș a obtinut prima pozitie cu o medie de 32.88 secunde si un timp de referinta de 27.31 secunde, devansandu-i pe Ciprian Timotei Olaru cu 40.93 secunde si Adrian Teodor Facere cu 42.53 secunde. In runda finala la Clock, Andrieș a castigat cu media de 4.81 secunde, in timp ce Baziluc Mihnea Nectarie a ocupat locul doi cu 6.69 secunde si Serhii Hoiuk a fost al treilea cu 7.41 secunde. Singura proba castigata de un alt concurent a fost Skewb, adjudecata de Anton Kryhan cu o medie de 2.67 secunde, urmat de Radu Andrei Andrieș cu 5.17 secunde si Serhii Hoiuk cu 6.33 secunde.

Dincolo de medaliile disputate la varf, Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026 a reprezentat terenul perfect pentru progrese remarcabile in clasamentele personale. Lungu Alin Mihai a concurat la sase probe, coborand timpul de Clock la un personal best de 11.26 secunde, mai rapid cu 18.8 procente fata de precedentul 13.87, imbunatatindu-si totodata timpul de 4x4x4 Cube la 1:19.45, mai rapid cu 15.6 procente, si cel de 3x3x3 Cube la 19.84 secunde, cu 13.6 procente sub vechiul barem, obtinand locul 10 la Clock. Philip Gherasim a reusit un nou record personal de 9.06 secunde la Clock, o reducere de 11.6 procente, incheind pe pozitia a noua, in timp ce Vlad Constantin Rotarescu si-a perfectionat timpii in sase probe, cu 9.88 secunde la Skewb, cu 10.7 procente mai rapid, 13.65 secunde la 3x3x3 Cube, cu 9.9 procente mai rapid, si 15.96 secunde la Clock, cu 4.6 procente mai rapid, avand cea mai buna clasare pe locul 19 la 4x4x4 Cube.

Pentru multi dintre sportivi, aceasta a fost ocazia perfecta de a debuta oficial intr-o competitie WCA si de a incerca probe noi. Cezar Bodrug a concurat pentru prima data la sase probe, inregistrand 14.31 secunde la Skewb, 9.70 secunde la Clock si 14.14 secunde la 3x3x3 Cube, ajungand pe locul opt la Clock. Tudor Danu a debutat luand startul la cinci probe, reusind prima incercare la 4x4x4 Cube cu 2:23.85, la 3x3x3 Cube cu 27.58 secunde si la Skewb cu 16.02 secunde. Tudor Ureche a incheiat pe locul 11 la Pyraminx la debutul sau in patru probe, avand primul timp la Pyraminx de 5.31 secunde, la Clock de 15.25 secunde si la 3x3x3 Cube de 28.84 secunde. Flavius Ellias Ambrosie a participat la trei probe, prima data cu 19.79 secunde la Pyraminx, 56.99 secunde la 3x3x3 Cube si 21.44 secunde la 2x2x2 Cube, iar Teodor David Claus a inregistrat prima sa incercare oficiala la 2x2x2 Cube cu un timp de 27.19 secunde.

Bilateralitatea competitiei din Iasi s-a vazut clar si pe tabloul general al podiumurilor, unde Romania a strans 14 clasari in primele trei locuri, iar Ucraina a adunat 4 clasari de podium. Fiecare serie cronometrata si fiecare ajustare a cuburilor au conturat o intrecere echilibrata si spectaculoasa pentru toti concurentii prezenti.

Editia Rubisian Spring Cubing Iasi 2026 se incheie cu realizari remarcabile, marcate de recordul national obtinut de Cezar Bodrug si de seria impresionanta de victorii semnata de Radu Andrei Andrieș. Aceasta reuniune din Iasi a demonstrat din plin dinamismul si nivelul tehnic al pasionatilor de rezolvari rapide, pregatind terenul pentru noi provocari in cadrul comunitatii.