Singapore Big Cube 2024

A mere fourteen hundredths of a second separated second from third place in a pulsating 4x4x4 Cube final at the Cecil Building. Cian-Jyun Yang took the title with a winning average of 27.69 seconds, but the real drama unfolded directly behind the champion. Ng Jia Quan secured runner-up honors with a 28.91 average, holding off Lim Hung who posted 29.05 in a breathlessly close finish. The narrow margin set the tone for Singapore Big Cube 2024, a focused one-day gathering on September 22, 2024, that brought together 34 competitors across five demanding events and 14 rounds in Singapore, Singapore.

While standard Rubik's Cube enthusiasts usually look for 3x3 results, this specialized cubing competition gave the larger mechanisms the entire spotlight. Over three rounds of 4x4x4 Cube action, the pace stayed relentless from start to finish. Cian-Jyun Yang produced a best single of 24.73 on the way to the top of the podium, while Tristan Chua Yong matched that benchmark with a 24.73 single in earlier rounds alongside a 27.57 average. With ten different solvers clocking sub-33 averages across the rounds, the contest showed the remarkable depth present in the field.

The 5x5x5 Cube event delivered another compelling contest across three rounds with 29 competitors taking to the solving tables. Emmanuel Kao claimed victory on home soil with a 43.70 average and a best single of 38.96 seconds. Lim Hung pushed the pace to finish second with a 45.94 average, while Anyu Zhang locked down third place with 47.49. The podium reflected a balanced regional rivalry, showcasing rapid execution on puzzles that require immense concentration and stamina.

Beyond the standard layers, the Megaminx brought a twelve-sided challenge to 23 competitors across three rounds of play. Tristan Chua Yong proved dominant, securing the championship with a winning average of 28.88 seconds and a best single of 27.42. Isaac Lai Yin Chung followed on the podium in second place with a 36.18 average, while 4x4x4 champion Cian-Jyun Yang added another medal to his collection by taking third place with 39.38.

The massive layers of the 6x6x6 Cube and 7x7x7 Cube belonged entirely to Lim Hung, who delivered a commanding double victory. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Lim Hung earned first place with a 1:15.10 average and a best single of 1:09.04, finishing ahead of Emmanuel Kao at 1:18.82 and Anyu Zhang at 1:24.77. The 7x7x7 Cube saw a similar outcome across two rounds, as Lim Hung averaged 1:56.66 with a 1:48.33 single, again besting Emmanuel Kao with 2:00.28 and Anyu Zhang with 2:01.78 to cap off a remarkable run in the heavyweight disciplines.

Behind the top spots on the podium, Singapore Big Cube 2024 offered plenty of personal milestones and breakthrough moments throughout the venue. Yen-Lei Jen tackled three separate events and slashed previous marks across the board, setting a Megaminx personal best of 1:12.90 that was 49.6 percent faster than before, a 5x5x5 Cube best of 1:08.88 which shaved 18.8 percent, and a 32.43 in 4x4x4 Cube. Noah Chow Jen Jun logged personal bests while taking on three events, posting a 43.7 percent improvement in 4x4x4 Cube with 1:28.24, alongside first ever attempts at Megaminx in 2:21.25 and 5x5x5 Cube in 3:01.51. Vishal Raj registered a 1:06.05 in the 4x4x4 Cube to cut 37.6 percent off his previous record.

Other solvers embraced new challenges with equal dedication during the weekend. Advay Hari entered four events, posting a first ever attempt at 6x6x6 Cube in 6:29.08, while dropping his 5x5x5 Cube personal best by 34.8 percent down to 1:54.94 and improving his 4x4x4 Cube mark to 43.69. Lim Wei Yong improved his Megaminx mark by 21.5 percent to 57.81, while Ramanujan Srinivasan logged his first official Megaminx attempt at 3:09.10 while taking 20.8 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube time with 55.91. Jonathan Stephen Leow entered his first ever WCA competition, recording initial marks of 1:01.16 on the 4x4x4 Cube and 1:35.16 on the 5x5x5 Cube, as Peh Zander tackled all five events, delivering a 7x7x7 Cube best of 3:23.69 and an initial Megaminx attempt of 1:27.14.

The overall medal count showed broad international spread, with Malaysia and Singapore each taking five podium finishes, China earning three, and Taiwan claiming two. Singapore Big Cube 2024 demonstrated how vibrant the regional speed cubing circuit remains as the 2024 calendar heads toward its closing months. With high-intensity finals and memorable personal triumphs across all five disciplines, this dedicated test of big cubes and complex puzzles provided a complete showcase of elite speedcubing technique.