Speedcubing Fest CBBA 2026

Thirty-seven competitors gathered in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on March 28 and 29, 2026, for two packed days of action across 22 rounds at the Centro cultural EDUARDO PLAZA. Earning a spot in the finals demanded relentless consistency across 10 official events, as participants pushed the pace from the initial qualifying rounds through to the decisive solves. The sheer depth of the roster ensured that every bracket required sharp execution, setting a high standard from the opening scramble to the final podium presentations.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew a contested field of 34 solvers, navigating three demanding rounds to crown a champion. Nicolás Arispe Valda clinched the title with a winning average of 9.13 seconds, underpinned by a sharp best single of 9.00. Caleb Torrico Vidal secured second place with an average of 9.69 seconds, while Alex Ignacio Arispe Loza took third with an average of 10.00. These standout 3x3 results demonstrated how fine the margins were at this cubing competition.

Nicolás Arispe Valda doubled his gold medal haul by securing top honours in 3x3x3 Blindfolded, where memorisation and flawless execution are paramount. His winning single of 47.23 seconds placed him atop the podium, with Abdiel Avila Panozo claiming second place with a time of 1:25.58 and Jhoel Manuel Callata Cardoso taking third with 1:28.82. The event provided a tactical contrast to the high-turn-rate sprints, highlighting the technical versatility present in the field.

In the shorter formats, Jhoel Manuel Callata Cardoso proved unbeatable, capturing two distinct titles. He took victory in 2x2x2 Cube with a winning average of 4.20 seconds, edging out Johann Alejandro Zamorano Rodriguez at 4.27 and Jorge Gadiel Rios Castro at 4.39 across three tight rounds. Jhoel Manuel Callata Cardoso also claimed first place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an average of 15.18 seconds, finishing ahead of Caleb Torrico Vidal at 19.92 and Daniel Delgado Candia at 23.17 in an intense two-round contest.

The big cubes featured a commanding sweep by Jhoel Ariel Espindola Perez, who collected three gold medals. He took top honours in 5x5x5 Cube with a winning average of 1:02.12, led 6x6x6 Cube with a mark of 1:46.74, and closed out 7x7x7 Cube with an average of 2:48.13. Daniel Delgado Candia earned silver in all three events, recording averages of 1:06.29 in 5x5x5 Cube, 2:00.89 in 6x6x6 Cube, and 3:02.81 in 7x7x7 Cube, illustrating the endurance required across the largest puzzles on the schedule.

Beyond the finals tables, numerous competitors delivered massive breakthroughs that defined the spirit of the weekend. Andres Sebastian Escalera Copa logged a personal best of 7.26 seconds in 2x2x2 Cube, an improvement of 52.8 percent over his previous mark of 15.39, dropped his 3x3x3 Cube best by 44.9 percent to 24.45, and completed his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 2:05.00. Juan Simonsinho Pereira Porco slashed his 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 49.7 percent to 25.92, improved his Pyraminx best by 42.2 percent to 3.80, and reduced his 5x5x5 Cube mark by 30.7 percent to 2:04.90. Leonardo Gabriel Ovirece Figueroa took on nine events, cutting his 6x6x6 Cube best by 42.1 percent to 2:56.37, improving his Pyraminx single by 20.4 percent to 4.60, and finishing his first Megaminx attempt in 1:50.10. Matias Nicolas Villalta Gallardo improved his 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 37.5 percent to 48.70, his Megaminx by 22.4 percent to 2:16.59, and his Pyraminx to 5.60, earning sixth place.

Fresh faces and multi-event competitors continued to make major strides across the schedule. Armando Ruben Cantuta Poma improved his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 35.8 percent to 1:12.54, took fifth in 2x2x2 Cube, and registered a Pyraminx personal best of 5.94. Marcos Esteban Tango Aranibar competed in seven events, recording a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 11.14 seconds, a 4x4x4 Cube best of 1:03.13, and a Megaminx best of 2:03.93. Eydan Paco Patzi took part in four events in their first WCA competition, posting first attempts of 5.35 seconds in 2x2x2 Cube, 25.05 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and 1:44.36 in 4x4x4 Cube. Jherai Mateo Galarza Merida also made their debut across four events, recording first marks of 8.45 in 2x2x2 Cube, 26.72 in 3x3x3 Cube, and 12.94 in Pyraminx.

The remaining events added further breadth to the schedule, with Luis Miguel Aranibar Vega securing the 4x4x4 Cube title in 37.33 seconds ahead of Daniel Delgado Candia at 38.39 and Alex Ignacio Arispe Loza at 40.49. Jhersson Cabezas Luizaga captured the Pyraminx crown with a 3.58 average, while Jhonatan Bernabé Flores won Megaminx in 56.69 seconds. Across all disciplines, competitors demonstrated high-level technique in both classic Rubik's Cube categories and extended puzzles, making Speedcubing Fest CBBA 2026 an unforgettable weekend of speed cubing excellence in Cochabamba.

Speedcubing Fest CBBA 2026 concluded with all 30 podium places claimed by Bolivian competitors, reflecting the rising standard of speedcubing across the country. With intense competition from the preliminary rounds through to the finals, the tournament set a high benchmark for the next season of competition.