Singapore Kempinski Open 2025

A nail-biting 3x3x3 Cube final set the standard at The Capitol, where Ng Jia Quan earned victory with a winning average of 7.84, closely pursued by Tristan Chua Yong at 7.96. The single-day Singapore Kempinski Open 2025 on October 18, 2025, gathered 84 competitors across 11 rounds and five separate events. Across the tournament floor in Singapore, Singapore, the buzz of a premier speedcubing meeting came alive as veteran podium contenders clashed alongside an eager cohort of first-time entrants stepping up to the timer for the very first time.

For the newest arrivals, walking into an official WCA competition means turning casual home practice on the Rubik's Cube into measured performance on an illuminated stage. Debuting on the official circuit brings an unmistakable mix of nervous anticipation and newfound focus, where every solve adds fresh numbers to the registry. While the top tier battled for regional ranking, dozens of participants found their stride in the opening stages, exploring the unique atmosphere that defines the modern speed cubing community in 2025.

The spotlight shone brightly on several determined competitors pushing their personal boundaries far beyond past marks. Liew Fook Onn Caden took on four events and delivered a massive leap in Skewb, securing a personal best single of 12.37 that was 46.7 percent faster than his prior 23.22 mark, while also cutting his 3x3x3 Cube best to 20.53. Ng Shao Ken took on three events and slashed his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 38.4 percent to 3.57, alongside an improved 10.78 mark in the 3x3x3 Cube. Jayden Ho Wen Jie made his first ever attempt at Pyraminx with an 11.06 result and lowered his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 22.5 percent down to 12.03, while Jeroy Lam Kai En clocked a 6.83 in his first Pyraminx appearance and dropped his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 18.9 percent to 3.38.

Other breakthroughs added depth across the roster, celebrating major milestones hidden behind the main leaderboard. Tan Wee Hin tackled three events and achieved a career-best sixth-place finish in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a 1:48.38 single on his first ever official attempt at blind solving. International debutant Bandla Siddharth launched his first WCA competition with three events, logging an 8.46 in Pyraminx and a 4.70 on the 2x2x2 Cube. Fellow first-timer Kang Zixuan registered three events, including an 18.01 3x3x3 Cube solve and a 4.83 in the 2x2x2 Cube. Natalie Neo completed her tournament debut across two disciplines, establishing initial marks of 18.34 in the 3x3x3 Cube and 4.88 in the 2x2x2 Cube.

In the headline 3x3 results, Ng Jia Quan led the field of 81 entrants across three grueling rounds, sealing gold with a 7.33 single and his 7.84 average. Tristan Chua Yong captured the silver step with an average of 7.96, while Deng Zhengping secured the bronze medal with an 8.16 average. The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood as the centerpiece of the program, demonstrating high-level execution under pressure across every progressive round.

The 2x2x2 Cube tournament delivered exceptionally fast rotations among 55 entrants, resulting in a gold medal for Aiden Lim Tze Choon with a 1.79 average and a 1.23 single. Jovan Susanto followed closely to claim silver with a 1.88 average, while Ng Jia Quan added to his medal haul with bronze at 2.56. The event generated significant activity across the scoresheets as multiple competitors recorded fresh best marks during the two competitive rounds.

Specialized disciplines brought further variety to this cubing competition. In Pyraminx, Lim Jia Ying edged out Evan Tan Yitian on tiebreak criteria after both registered identical 2.06 averages, with Luis Tan Hong Yi claiming third at 2.60. Luis Tan Hong Yi went on to top the Skewb podium with a 3.22 average and a 1.91 single, finishing ahead of Tristan Chua Yong at 4.08 and Chen Haorong at 4.34. The precision of 3x3x3 Blindfolded saw Theodore Chan prevail with a 22.25 average and 18.95 single, ahead of Lee Roo Zen at 21.40 and Andrew Tan Jing Bang at 36.62.

By the close of the Singapore Kempinski Open 2025, host nation competitors secured 12 podium places, while visiting challengers from Malaysia claimed three. The day encapsulated both the intensity of elite podium chases and the inspiring progress of emerging talent stepping into the competitive arena for the very first time.