Singapore Max 2024

51 competitors gathered at the Cecil Building on May 26, 2024, ready to push their personal benchmarks across 10 rounds of high-calibre solving. Hosted in Singapore, Singapore, the single-day gathering tested precision across larger mechanisms and complex geometry. With five distinct events on the schedule, the tournament proved that progress in speedcubing is measured not only by top honours but also by the steady reduction of individual solving times across every round.

The 4x4x4 Cube featured a crowded field of 49 competitors across two rounds of intense action. Isaac Wong Chang Man captured the title with a commanding winning average of 27.24, accompanied by a tournament-best single of 21.81. In the final round, Darius Soh Zi Jie secured second place with an average of 30.25, while Tristan Chua Yong earned third on a 30.73 mark. The competition highlighted how deep preparation shapes success at a premier WCA competition.

Big cubes continued to dictate the pace as Emmanuel Kao produced a dominant double victory on the day. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Kao secured the top spot on the podium with a winning average of 47.25 and an event-best single of 44.39. Anyu Zhang took second place with a 50.64 average, while Tianzuo Du finished third on a 52.32 mark. The level of consistency required on these layered layers demonstrated the dedication shared across the entire field.

Kao maintained that winning form in the 6x6x6 Cube, logging a 1:18.21 average and a 1:14.76 single to take the gold. Anyu Zhang claimed another silver medal with a 1:27.16 average, while Deng Zhengping rounded out the top three with an average of 1:33.19. The event demanded sustained physical stamina and mental focus, separating the medal contenders across two rigorous stages.

The 7x7x7 Cube delivered another thrilling contest between the region's elite big-cube specialists. Anyu Zhang earned victory with a winning average of 2:01.73 and a best single of 1:59.77, finishing just ahead of Kao, who secured the runner-up position on 2:04.12. Tianzuo Du stepped onto the podium once again to claim bronze with an average of 2:13.47 across the final five solves.

Away from the top of the podium, the heart of the weekend lay in massive personal improvements and bold debuts on new puzzles. Edward Lim produced a massive leap in Megaminx, logging a personal best of 2:11.70 to cut his previous standard by 23.8 percent, alongside a 10.9 percent drop in 4x4x4 Cube to 47.50. Imran Hazrin-Tan delivered a huge 19 percent improvement in the 5x5x5 Cube with a 1:08.05 mark, while also registering his first official attempts in 6x6x6 Cube at 2:28.76 and 7x7x7 Cube at 4:02.85. Wang Zimo dropped his 6x6x6 Cube standard by 9 percent down to 2:29.96 and took on Megaminx for the first time with a 1:30.25 result. Luei En Yi stepped into three fresh events, highlighted by a 7th place finish in Megaminx on a debut time of 50.90.

Fresh milestones continued through the lower brackets as competitors expanded their event repertoire with impressive ambition. First-time tournament attendee Qin Boan tackled four separate events in their debut, registering official marks of 42.94 in the 4x4x4 Cube, 1:12.01 in the 5x5x5 Cube, and 3:23.89 on the 7x7x7 Cube. Fellow newcomer Tang Haokai marked their start with a 1:07.84 solve in the 4x4x4 Cube. Kagen Chiu took on five events, establishing first-ever marks of 34.86 in 4x4x4 Cube, 3:22.88 in 7x7x7 Cube, and 1:09.70 in Megaminx. Docdoc Aaron Tan also tackled five events, recording initial times of 1:54.70 in Megaminx, 2:07.40 in 5x5x5 Cube, and 8:57.37 on the 7x7x7 Cube.

Non-cubic solving concluded with Megaminx, where Tristan Chua Yong delivered a masterclass in turning efficiency. Chua Yong claimed the title with an average of 27.71 and a single of 25.92. Isaac Lai Yin Chung followed in second place with an average of 38.16, and Deng Zhengping earned third on 43.01. Even without standard 3x3 results or a traditional Rubik's Cube on the schedule, the technical standard remained exceptionally high throughout the venue.

Singapore Max 2024 wrapped up with 15 podium places distributed across two nations, with Singaporean solvers claiming 10 and Chinese competitors securing 5. The energetic atmosphere of speed cubing at the Cecil Building provided a memorable showcase of personal triumphs, rapid milestones, and sharp execution. As the season progresses, the improvements recorded at Singapore Max 2024 establish a strong foundation for every competitor ready to lower their marks at the next cubing competition.