Sambil Caracas Edition 2023

A blistering 8.73 single powered Louis Rodriguez Guerrero to the top of the podium with a 9.29 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube at Sambil Caracas Edition 2023. While analytical events like Fewest Moves demand quiet deliberation with pen and paper as solvers write down sequences move by move away from standard timers, this one-day gathering leaned purely into high-velocity execution. Held on May 7, 2023, the event brought intense energy to Sambil Caracas, where fifty competitors gathered to test their skills against the clock across four hard-fought rounds.

The cubing competition took place in Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela, delivering plenty of excitement across the two scheduled disciplines. The 3x3x3 Cube and Pyraminx provided contrasting challenges, testing classic puzzle handling alongside tetrahedral turning mechanics. Competitors from across the region arrived ready for the single-day test, creating a packed schedule where every turn of the Rubik's Cube carried significant weight in the race toward the podium positions in front of local supporters.

Across three rounds of classic speedcubing in the main event, forty-nine competitors battled through the bracket to determine the champion. The final round saw intense drama where Louis Rodriguez Guerrero captured the title with his 9.29 average, holding off a fierce challenge from Rafael Antonio Sanchez, who secured the runner-up spot with a 9.40 average. Leonardo Andrés Alvarez Molina completed the podium in third place with an average of 10.42, rounding out a memorable display of elite turning.

The Pyraminx event drew twenty-seven participants into a direct single-round battle for the title. Miguel Vidal mastered the format completely, securing first place with a 3.81 winning average and posting the best single of the event at 2.44. Rafael Antonio Sanchez took second place on the podium with an average of 5.74, while Enrymar Cisneros earned third place by recording a 7.21 average to complete the podium sweep for the host country.

Behind the headline finishes, the tournament featured breakthrough moments that defined the spirit of the day. Mateo Malavé Foi delivered a remarkable performance, taking seventeenth in Pyraminx with a personal best of 12.36, which improved his previous mark by 36.9 percent, while also taking on the 3x3x3 Cube. Jonathan Samuel Rojas Gamboa finished twenty-third in Pyraminx with a personal best of 12.69, cutting 36.6 percent off his prior standard. Santiago Díaz registered a personal best of 18.86 in the 3x3x3 Cube, improving by 35.4 percent, and tackled his first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a 12.77 single. Abraham Enrique Diaz dropped 27 percent from his previous best with a 26.74 in 3x3x3 Cube and posted a 13.16 in his first ever attempt at Pyraminx.

The progress continued across the roster as Abraham Quintero Vargas lowered his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 23.7 percent to 20.51 while recording a 19.69 in his first ever attempt at Pyraminx. Eduardo Alfonso Gutiérrez Golindano entered both events, taking sixth place in Pyraminx with a personal best of 7.66 and shaving 22.3 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube mark with a 17.32. Making their tournament debuts at this WCA competition, Eduardo David Rodríguez Hernández posted a 19.61 in his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube and a 22.24 in Pyraminx, while Rolando Subero recorded a 12.23 in his first ever attempt at Pyraminx and completed the 3x3x3 Cube with a 38.18.

The 3x3 results throughout the day highlighted the deep preparation of the local Venezuelan field. In addition to the final podium placements, competitors traded fast solves and benchmark times across preliminary rounds. Competitors like Jesus Gabriel Ramirez Maita, Juan Carlos Esser Roa, Gilber Jhondavid Cabello Uzcategui, Juan Elías Ruiz, Alejandro Guevara Sanchez-Biezma, Bianca Isabella Montoya Rondon, and Matías Jesús Pérez Salcedo all etched their names into the official results ledger across various phases of the tournament.

As the final timers were cleared at Sambil Caracas Edition 2023, the event marked an important chapter for speed cubing in the Venezuelan capital. With fifty competitors leaving everything on the tables, the single-day showcase proved that regional talent continues to flourish under pressure. The competition concluded with six podium places earned across the two disciplines, setting a high standard of precision and determination as participants look ahead to future tests in the coming season.