Tbilisi September Open 2024

Fifteen competitors gathered at the Institute of Cybernetic on September 22, 2024, facing an intense championship-style schedule across 11 events and 13 rounds of action. Every turn carried immense weight as solvers from Georgia, Germany, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia vied for hardware in the capital city. The Tbilisi September Open 2024 tested endurance across every format, putting classic speedcubing challenges and heavy mechanical puzzles on the line in a single day of focused competition.

The premier event delivered the definitive clash of the tournament, with the 3x3 results setting a high standard on the main stage. Vako Marchilashvili secured victory in the traditional Rubik's Cube final, posting a winning average of 8.67 seconds and a best single time of 7.83 across two rounds. Nino Zguladze claimed the runner-up spot with an average of 9.03, while Andro Gvaramadze took third place with a 9.09 average. The tight margins underlined how demanding the championship race was throughout the closing stages.

Marchilashvili completed a sprint double by taking the top spot in the 2x2x2 Cube event as well. Posting a winning average of 2.25 seconds with a single solve of 1.82, he outpaced Nino Zguladze, who finished second with an average of 3.06 seconds. Andro Gvaramadze secured third position with a 3.68 average, marking another strong showing in the short-format brackets during this fast-paced speed cubing weekend.

Tamar Dolenjishvili assembled a dominant performance across the broader schedule, taking first place in six separate events at the Tbilisi September Open 2024. Dolenjishvili captured the 4x4x4 Cube with a 33.64 average, the 5x5x5 Cube with 1:00.76, the 6x6x6 Cube in 2:08.31, and the 7x7x7 Cube in 3:19.79. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Dolenjishvili topped the field with a 14.99 average ahead of Gvaramadze and Zguladze, and added the Pyraminx title with a 3.49 average.

Beyond the multi-event victories, individual discipline specialists earned key honors under pressure. Andro Gvaramadze claimed the Skewb crown with an average of 5.15 seconds, edging out Dolenjishvili at 5.43 and Giorgi Gegeshidze at 6.10. Giorgi Gegeshidze triumphed in Square-1, winning with a 16.99 average and a single solve of 13.14 seconds. In Megaminx, Dachi Tevdorashvili captured first place with an impressive 55.75 average, leading Dolenjishvili and Ketevan Feradze on the podium.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several participants marked personal milestones that defined their day. Sameddin Aliyev achieved a notable personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube, finishing in 24.38 seconds, which was 35.2 percent faster than his previous mark of 37.62. Rati Chakhaia also took a massive step forward in the main event, setting a personal record of 16.05 seconds, cutting 17.3 percent off his prior 19.40 benchmark. Tinatin Tsimakuridze took on six events, achieving a best finish of 7th in the 4x4x4 Cube with a first-ever official attempt of 2:04.00, while also lowering her Skewb mark by 23 percent to 7.52 and her 2x2x2 Cube best by 9.8 percent to 5.13.

The spirit of growth was equally evident among solvers expanding their repertoires and entering their first official contests. Vladislav Kravchenko made his first WCA competition appearance, tackling an extensive slate of nine events, placing 5th in the 5x5x5 Cube and registering debut times in the 2x2x2 Cube at 6.05, the 4x4x4 Cube at 2:31.30, and the Square-1 at 1:11.64. Davit Kalikyan also completed his first WCA competition, entering three disciplines and securing 10th in Pyraminx with a debut single of 15.28, alongside first-time marks of 5.25 in 2x2x2 Cube and 22.75 in 3x3x3 Cube. Ana Marchilashvili entered five events, recording a high finish of 9th place in Skewb.

The successful execution of the Tbilisi September Open 2024 highlighted the depth of talent in Tbilisi, Georgia, as local competitors collected 30 podium positions alongside three secured by Germany's Konstantin Jaehne. The day proved to be an exhaustive test of speed, nerve, and versatility across the full slate of official formats.

As the season moves forward, the results recorded at the Tbilisi September Open 2024 establish valuable benchmarks for the entire regional scene. From quick sprints on the 2x2x2 to the lengthy calculations required by big cubes and side events, this cubing competition provided an uncompromising arena that rewarded preparation and sharp execution from start to finish.