Villa María al Cubo 2025

Inside the bustling corridors of the Villa María Shopping venue, the distinct clack of plastic mechanisms echoed across the floor as competitors gathered for a full weekend of speedcubing. Staged in Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina, the tournament brought together 26 competitors from across the region on September 13 and 14. Over the course of 19 rounds across 11 different events, the floor remained a hub of continuous motion, with participants methodically inspecting scrambles, resetting digital timers, and sharing tables as the opening heats of the cubing competition got underway.

The 2025 gathering highlighted the commanding form of seasoned competitors who repeatedly executed under pressure. Matías Ponte proved to be the most prolific performer of the weekend, securing victories in five separate events and establishing himself as the benchmark across multiple puzzle categories. In the premier 3x3x3 Cube event, Ponte captured the title with a 9.71 winning average, supported by a best single of 9.00 across three rounds of play. His consistency kept him ahead of a competitive field, with Ulises Amaru Acosta García taking second place with an average of 10.09 and Mateo Saka Marcato finishing third at 10.98.

Ponte continued to show his versatile speed across short-format and extended puzzles alike. In the 2x2x2 Cube, he claimed top honors with a 2.45 average and a 1.86 best single, narrowly edging Mateo Saka Marcato, who finished runner-up with an average of 2.50, and Ulises Amaru Acosta García in third at 2.92. Ponte also led the standings in the 5x5x5 Cube with an average of 1:12.12 and a 1:07.55 single, finished first in Clock with a 9.71 average, and secured the Pyraminx title with a 4.74 mark, besting Lucas Naim Zvinys who averaged 5.49.

Francisco Thalasselis mounted his own powerful campaign throughout the weekend, matching the veteran pace with three individual victories. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Thalasselis logged a winning average of 38.72 and the fastest single of the round at 32.32, holding off Ponte, who took second with 39.20, and Andrés Ignacio Tejero in third at 45.32. Thalasselis also dominated the Square-1 event, averaging 11.31 with a 9.46 single to finish well clear of Juan Francisco Taborda at 24.92 and Ponte at 25.01.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed division delivered another showcase of fine-tuned control for Thalasselis, who secured first place with a 17.01 average and a 14.80 single. Ponte finished second with an 18.00 average, followed by Agustín Gonzalez in third with 21.62. Elsewhere on the schedule, Lucas Naim Zvinys took the Skewb crown with a 6.02 average and a 3.68 single, ahead of Ponte at 8.15 and Tejero at 8.16. In Megaminx, Ulises Amaru Acosta García posted a 55.97 winning average, and he later added a victory in 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a single time of 1:33.09, demonstrating the concentration required to solve without sight.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several participants made substantial strides across the schedule by posting personal bests. Samuel de Yong entered three events and delivered a massive leap forward, cutting his 2x2x2 Cube single to 13.89, which was 85.4 percent faster than his previous mark of 1:35.28, alongside a 38.36 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube that improved his past mark by 16.1 percent, and a first ever attempt in 3x3x3 One-Handed of 1:50.19. Salvador Pérez Angelini tackled five events and dropped his 2x2x2 Cube single to 9.59, an improvement of 58.9 percent over his old 23.32 mark, while also cutting 37.4 percent off his Skewb time to finish at 33.60 and recording a 12.63 in Pyraminx, 22.8 percent faster than his previous best.

Progress continued throughout the middle tiers of the field as competitors expanded their repertoires. Lucas Vazquez entered four events, logged a first ever attempt in the 4x4x4 Cube with a time of 2:10.37, trimmed his 2x2x2 Cube best by 21.5 percent to 5.32, and improved his Pyraminx mark by 21.3 percent to 10.92. Bautista Mangold Vitale contested six events, earning a 4th place finish in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a personal best of 16.56 that was 26.9 percent faster than his previous 22.65, while also posting personal records of 6.01 in Pyraminx and 11.10 in 3x3x3. Lila Ernst competed across five disciplines, achieving a 7th place finish in Skewb with a personal best of 9.66, along with personal records of 12.51 in 3x3x3 and 5.86 in 2x2x2. Haziel Adrian Nieva took on six events, placing 5th in Pyraminx and lowering his 4x4x4 Cube mark by 20.8 percent to 1:17.25.

The overall depth of the event underscored how technical preparation shapes outcomes across every tier of speed cubing. All 36 podium places across the weekend went to competitors representing the host nation of Argentina. From the classic Rubik's Cube to specialized formats, the official WCA competition gave participants an opportunity to test their progress against established benchmarks. As the official 3x3 results and bracket sheets were finalized on Sunday afternoon, Villa María al Cubo 2025 concluded with established champions reinforcing their standing and emerging competitors making noticeable leaps ahead of the next competitive cycle.

11 pruebas oficiales y 19 rondas conformaron el intenso programa competitivo que reunió a 26 participantes en Villa María Shopping. La cita deportiva, desarrollada entre el 13 y el 14 de septiembre de 2025 en Villa María, Córdoba, Argentina, ofreció un escenario ideal para los especialistas en formatos no tradicionales. Mientras las categorías clásicas acapararon atención, las modalidades de mayor complejidad técnica marcaron la pauta desde las primeras horas de actividad en el recinto.

El Square-1 entregó una de las actuaciones más determinantes del certamen de la mano de Francisco Thalasselis, quien se adjudicó la victoria con un promedio final de 11.31 segundos y una marca individual sobresaliente de 9.46. En esa misma final, Juan Francisco Taborda aseguró el segundo lugar con 24.92, mientras que Matías Ponte completó el podio al registrar 25.01 segundos. El dominio técnico de Francisco Thalasselis en este rompecabezas de corte diagonal ratificó su versatilidad mecánica en el fin de semana.

La competencia de Megaminx vio coronarse a Ulises Amaru Acosta García gracias a un sólido registro promedio de 55.97 segundos, complementado con el mejor tiempo individual del torneo con 52.46. El propio Ulises Amaru Acosta García extendió su protagonismo a la exigente disciplina de 3x3x3 Blindfolded, donde la memorización y ejecución a ciegas le permitieron conquistar el primer lugar con una resolución única de 1:33.09, superando un cuadro final condicionado por los intentos no completados.

En la prueba de Clock, los mecanismos y engranajes favorecieron a Matías Ponte, quien logró el primer escalón con un promedio de 9.71 segundos y una ronda con mejor registro de 8.82. En Skewb, Lucas Naim Zvinys se impuso con autoridad al promediar 6.02 segundos y dejar una marca individual de 3.68, relegando a Matías Ponte al segundo puesto con 8.15 y a Andrés Ignacio Tejero a la tercera posición con 8.16.

Las categorías convencionales del cubo de Rubik mantuvieron el pulso de la velocidad con múltiples definiciones cerradas en Villa María al Cubo 2025. Matías Ponte se consagró campeón del cubo 3x3x3 al cronometrar un promedio de 9.71 segundos, escoltado por Ulises Amaru Acosta García con 10.09 y Mateo Saka Marcato con 10.98. Matías Ponte también encabezó la tabla del 2x2x2 con una media de 2.45 frente al 2.50 de Mateo Saka Marcato, sumando además los triunfos en 5x5x5 con 1:12.12 y Pyraminx con 4.74.

El rendimiento en variantes especializadas continuó con el 3x3x3 One-Handed, donde Francisco Thalasselis sumó otro título mediante un registro medio de 17.01 segundos por delante de Matías Ponte con 18.00 y Agustín Gonzalez con 21.62. En el cubo 4x4x4, Francisco Thalasselis volvió a prevalecer con 38.72 segundos en su media, superando el tiempo de 39.20 fijado por Matías Ponte y el registro de 45.32 alcanzado por Andrés Ignacio Tejero.

Detrás de las posiciones de podio, la competición albergó historias de constante superación y progreso individual dentro del speedcubing argentino. Ciro Alejandro Ludueña compitió en cinco modalidades distintas y firmó una destacada marca personal de 18.51 segundos en 3x3x3, recortando un 13.4 por ciento su registro previo de 21.37. Por su parte, Octavio Nicolás Taborda afrontó dos eventos en el torneo y estableció una nueva marca personal de 19.91 segundos en la categoría 2x2x2.

Para varios competidores, esta cita significó su estreno absoluto en el circuito de una WCA competition. Juan Pedro de Yong participó en dos modalidades, registrando su primer intento oficial en 3x3x3 con 45.84 segundos y en 2x2x2 con 14.46. Federico Gabriel Dotto también completó sus primeros intentos oficiales al marcar 31.25 en 3x3x3 y 16.45 en 2x2x2. Asimismo, Sofía Daniela Bodart selló su primer registro en 3x3x3 con 1:00.72, mientras que Eliel Cingolani Benitez debutó con un tiempo oficial de 35.68 segundos en el cubo principal.

La actividad completa de Villa María al Cubo 2025 concluyó tras intensas jornadas de resolución y balance positivo para la comunidad del speedcubing en la provincia. Con 36 posiciones de podio distribuidas entre representantes locales y un alto nivel en las pruebas técnicas, este torneo consolida el crecimiento de los formatos alternativos y sienta las bases para las próximas etapas del calendario deportivo de la región.