Sunday Silence Singapore 2024

Inside the Cecil Building, the atmosphere carried a unique blend of intense focus and quiet camaraderie. Tables were arranged not for high-speed clatter, but for the deliberate, measured pacing of specialty disciplines. Pencils, paper, and blindfolds sat beside cubes as participants shared quiet discussions between attempts. The single-day gathering brought together 21 competitors in Singapore, Singapore on August 25, 2024, creating an environment where dedicated solvers could spend uninterrupted hours tackling complex challenges while catching up with longtime peers in the local community.

The focal point of Sunday Silence Singapore 2024 was its distinct schedule, featuring four specialized events across four rounds. Rather than standard speed rounds, the roster centered entirely on memorization and analytical planning. Enthusiasts of classic Rubik's Cube solving found their skills tested in fundamentally different ways. The shared experience of tackling mentally grueling events fostered an exceptionally supportive environment throughout the venue, making the day feel as much like a collective workshop as a high-stakes speedcubing meet.

In 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, Wong Chong Wen (黄崇文) delivered a standout performance to secure first place with a winning average of 22.33 and a best single of 22. Chang Hong Liang (张泓量) claimed second place with an average of 24.00, matching the best single of 22. Dylan Seah Tze Siang (谢智翔) took third on the podium with a 25.00 average and a single of 23. This strategic event attracted 13 competitors, serving as a masterclass in path efficiency and demonstrating the analytical depth that defines this style of cubing competition.

The long-form memorization events provided some of the day's most compelling moments. In 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, Yucheng Chen (陈裕铖) earned victory by successfully resolving 47 out of 63 cubes in a time of 1:00:02. Theodore Chan took the runner-up spot by solving 28 of 33 cubes in exactly 1:00:00, while Chu Yiu On (朱耀安) rounded out the podium with 24 of 29 in 57:11. Across 11 competitors, the event demanded absolute silence and immense discipline, rewarding those who could maintain concentration across dozens of individual puzzles.

Away from the top of the podium, several participants marked major milestones and steep personal improvements at Sunday Silence Singapore 2024. Jervis Yeo dropped his personal best in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves to 45, an improvement of 18.2 percent over his previous best of 55, while finishing 12th. In 4x4x4 Blindfolded, Li Chengyu set a personal best of 11:08.00, improving by 9.2 percent from 12:16.00 to finish 6th. Andrew Tan Jing Bang took 4th place in 5x5x5 Blindfolded with a personal best of 10:43.00, shaving 6.4 percent off his previous 11:27.00 mark across three events.

First-time event attempts and efficient solving runs also highlighted the depth of the field. Remi Siew Pei Ting made a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, achieving a single of 30 and finishing 5th. Nur Shadiyah Auni Binti Abdullah also logged a first ever attempt in the same event, securing 13th place with a 48. Glen Goh Wee Zhuan recorded a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Multi-Blind with 2/3 in 25:56, finishing 10th. Jacob Keh (郭正兴) made his first official attempt in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, finishing 4/5 in 32:32, while Lee Jun Yee Allen (李俊毅) improved his 3x3x3 Fewest Moves personal best by 6.1 percent to 31, taking 6th place.

Big-cube blindfolded solving rounded out the program with notable international representation. Ahsanul Insan Hamid captured the top spot in 4x4x4 Blindfolded with a winning single of 2:26.74, ahead of Theodore Chan in second at 2:43.34 and Jareth Soong Ying Rui (宋颖锐) in third at 4:17.28. Chan returned to the top step in 5x5x5 Blindfolded, recording a winning single of 6:15.82. Ng Jia Quan (黄佳铨) earned second place with 7:05.88, while Hamid secured third with 9:53.67, completing a demanding day of big-cube blindfolded solving across 10 competitors.

As the day wound down at the Cecil Building, Sunday Silence Singapore 2024 concluded having showcased seven podium finishes for host nation Singapore, alongside podium spots for Indonesia, China, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. Beyond the pursuit of official 3x3 results and personal bests, this WCA competition emphasized the close-knit culture of the community. Solvers departed with new milestones and shared memories, looking forward to the next time they gather for speed cubing in the region.