Viña Christmas 2024

The tables inside Unidad Vecinal N°100 were arranged under steady lighting as the weekend commenced in Viña del mar, Chile. Timers flashed green across multiple stations while competitors adjusted their turning tension and warmed up their fingers ahead of a jam-packed schedule. Running across December 21 and December 22, the gathering brought together 39 solvers to test their skills in 10 different disciplines over 22 distinct rounds. Viña Christmas 2024 offered an extensive program that rewarded both raw turning pace and the deep mechanical knowledge required for the most complex twists and turns on the official circuit.

While the standard 3x3x3 Cube often garners attention, this particular cubing competition stood out for its fierce battles in the less-frequent events. Megaminx action was especially captivating, requiring participants to navigate 12 multi-colored faces with precision. Sebastián Urbina captured top honors in the dodecahedral event with a winning average of 34.34 seconds, aided by a best single of 32.26. The unique Clock event saw Cristóbal Opazo Bravo secure first place by assembling an average of 6.86 seconds, complemented by a brisk single of 5.32 seconds. On the Skewb stage, Felipe Carrión Mora edged Dante Navarro Vera by a fraction of a second, clocking a winning 3.44 average against Navarro Vera's 3.59.

The big cubes provided an exhaustive test of stamina and reduction technique across both days of play. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Diego Núñez took the crown by delivering a stellar 1:43.18 average, narrowly edging Claudio Matias Cancino Bruna who posted a close 1:43.85 for second place. Núñez also claimed the round's top single with a 1:38.06 solve. Cancino Bruna quickly answered in the 7x7x7 Cube final, taking victory with an impressive 2:37.52 average and a round-best 2:23.15 single, while Núñez followed in second with 2:51.22 and Sebastián Urbina secured third at 3:18.39.

Cancino Bruna continued to display immense versatility across the broader lineup of puzzles. In the 5x5x5 Cube, he posted a winning average of 49.32 seconds, breaking past the 50-second barrier, with a fast single of 45.71 seconds. He added another title in the 4x4x4 Cube, producing a winning mark of 24.59 seconds ahead of Maximiliano Perez Madrid who finished second at 30.69 seconds. Even with one hand tied down in 3x3x3 One-Handed, Cancino Bruna dominated the field of 30 competitors, locking in a winning average of 12.00 seconds and an electric single solve of 9.29 seconds.

Beyond the title fights, Viña Christmas 2024 provided a stage for several dedicated solvers expanding their repertoires across new territory. Santiago Jarpa Saez tackled 8 events over the weekend, logging his first ever official attempts at Megaminx with a 1:47.34 and 6x6x6 Cube with a 3:36.08, while carving his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best down to 22.50 seconds from 47.84, an improvement of 53 percent. Roberto Meneses Bustamante took on the ultimate marathon by entering all 10 events, notching first-time official results in Megaminx at 1:32.67, 7x7x7 Cube at 4:43.23, and 6x6x6 Cube at 2:39.00. Meanwhile, Alan Aarón Del Río Balboa participated in 6 events, marking his debut attempts in Clock at 8.96 seconds and Skewb at 9.14 seconds, alongside an 18.9 percent drop in his 4x4x4 Cube best to 45.16 seconds.

The surge of breakthroughs continued through the lower brackets. Darío Ignacio Toro Alvarado entered all 10 events, earning an 8th-place finish in Skewb and taking his first official crack at the 7x7x7 Cube with a 5:15.23, while cutting his Megaminx best by 30.7 percent to 1:14.88 and his 6x6x6 Cube best by 24.5 percent to 2:43.51. Agustín Jesús Castro Labra entered 5 events, earning a 10th-place finish in the 3x3x3 Cube, recording a debut 5x5x5 Cube solve of 1:25.99, and lowering personal bests by 32.1 percent in 3x3x3 One-Handed to 24.25 seconds and 31.9 percent in 2x2x2 Cube to 2.24 seconds. Santiago Santander Ortega entered 6 events, trying Megaminx for the first time with a 2:15.69, dropping his 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 15 percent to 15.58 seconds, and improving his 3x3x3 Cube best by 8.9 percent to 8.65 seconds.

The 2x2x2 Cube division featured tight racing and quick turnarounds across 3 rounds of play. Jose Basaes emerged as the victor among 31 contenders, putting together an average of 1.95 seconds and a rapid single of 1.71 seconds. Francisco Javier Pavez Chamorro claimed the runner-up spot with a 2.10 average, while Renata Francisca De La Fuente Ábalos finished third on a 2.31 average. The event saw a flood of individual milestones and personal bests throughout the opening rounds, demonstrating the high level of preparation brought into the venue.

The main event came down to an exhilarating finish as the 3x3 results produced the closest margin of the entire competition. Claudio Matias Cancino Bruna wrapped up his five-title sweep by averaging 7.55 seconds across five solves, which included the weekend's best single of 6.15 seconds. Jose Basaes was separated by merely a single hundredth of a second, settling for second place with an average of 7.56 seconds. Agustín Mera Landa secured the third podium step close behind with an average of 7.65 seconds.

With 30 total podium placements won by Chilean competitors, the speedcubing gathering concluded with a strong showcase of talent across all categories. From the technical demands of the Rubik's Cube to specialized non-cubic challenges, the 2024 season in the region closed with extraordinary depth. As the tables cleared and gear was packed, this memorable WCA competition proved that every discipline within modern speed cubing offers its own unique path to excellence, setting a promising tone for the next competitive year.

0.01 segundos bastaron para definir la categoria principal en Viña del mar, Chile. La definicion del clasico cubo de Rubik en Viña Christmas 2024 ofrecio uno de los desenlaces mas ajustados de la temporada, cuando Claudio Matias Cancino Bruna se corono campeon con un promedio de 7.55 en la ronda decisiva. Su ventaja sobre Jose Basaes, quien marco una media de 7.56, dejo en claro la intensidad vivida en la Unidad Vecinal N°100 durante las jornadas del 21 y 22 de diciembre de 2024. El podio lo completo Agustin Mera Landa registrando 7.65, cerrando un podio contenido en apenas una decima.

El encuentro reunio a 39 competidores a lo largo de 10 eventos y 22 rondas completas de pura velocidad. Esta competencia de cubos de la WCA entrego un programa diverso con pruebas que abarcaron desde los giros minimos del 2x2x2 hasta los rompecabezas mas extensos de siete capas. En cada sesion, la precision mecanica y la planificacion de inspeccion fueron determinantes para definir los cruces entre los mejores especialistas locales e internacionales de speedcubing presentes en la cita costera.

Claudio Matias Cancino Bruna protagonizo una actuacion memorable al adjudicarse cinco victorias a lo largo del fin de semana. En el 4x4x4 Cube lidero la final con un registro medio de 24.59 y un mejor intento de 22.69, superando a Maximiliano Perez Madrid que cronometro 30.69 y a Diego Núñez con 30.88. En la prueba a una mano de 3x3x3 One-Handed, Cancino Bruna logro una media dorada de 12.00, escoltado por Victor Alejandro Meza Maturana con 13.75 e Irenco Peña Henriquez con 14.85.

El dominio de Cancino Bruna continuo en los cubos mas grandes del torneo. En el 5x5x5 Cube aseguro la primera posicion con 49.32 y una ronda rapida de 45.71, donde Diego Núñez ocupo el segundo lugar con 56.79 y Sebastián Urbina fue tercero con 1:00.34. Posteriormente, en el 7x7x7 Cube, Cancino Bruna conquisto la final con una media de 2:37.52 por delante de Diego Núñez, quien marco 2:51.22, y de Sebastián Urbina, que completo el trio con 3:18.39.

La categoria de 6x6x6 Cube tuvo una definicion igualmente estrecha en la que Diego Núñez se alzo con el triunfo con un promedio de 1:43.18, aventajando por apenas 67 centesimas a Claudio Matias Cancino Bruna, que finalizo en 1:43.85, mientras Jose Basaes capturo el tercer puesto con 2:03.58. Por su parte, Jose Basaes brillo al quedarse con la victoria en el 2x2x2 Cube al registrar una media de 1.95, superando los 2.10 de Francisco Javier Pavez Chamorro y los 2.31 de Renata Francisca De La Fuente Abalos.

Detras de los primeros lugares, la competencia mostro enormes avances personales para varios participantes dedicados. Hajime Yushimito consiguio importantes mejoras individuales en cuatro pruebas disputadas, rebajando su registro en 3x3x3 One-Handed a 37.15, lo que significo un 24.8 por ciento de avance frente a su marca previa de 49.41, ademas de bajar un 9.4 por ciento en 3x3x3 Cube con 12.07 y un 5.3 por ciento en 2x2x2 Cube con 3.55. Por su parte, Benjamín Vargas encaro seis modalidades, realizo su primer intento oficial en 5x5x5 Cube con un tiempo de 2:17.01 y logro una notable mejora personal de 17.3 por ciento en 4x4x4 Cube al marcar 1:04.13 frente a su anterior 1:17.53.

El crecimiento continuo con Emiliano Paz Contreras, quien marco una notable rebaja de 16.5 por ciento en 3x3x3 Cube al parar el cronometro en 24.33 respecto a sus 29.15 previos. Felipe Mauricio Jara Ribet compitio en cinco modalidades, firmo su primer intento en Skewb con 7.84 y mejoro un 6.5 por ciento en 4x4x4 Cube al sellar 52.62, sumando una marca de 28.20 en 3x3x3 One-Handed. Asimismo, Ignacio Andres Olivares Reyes asumio ocho categorias y firmo su estreno absoluto en Megaminx con 1:30.05, mientras que Tomas Antonio Chacana Astudillo compitio en tres pruebas y logro su primer intento oficial en 2x2x2 Cube con 5.68.

En las pruebas de formatos alternativos, los triunfos completaron una jornada de alto nivel tecnico. Felipe Carrion Mora gano la final de Skewb con una media de 3.44, superando a Dante Navarro Vera con 3.59 y a Renata Francisca De La Fuente Abalos con 4.55. En Megaminx, Sebastián Urbina se corono campeon con una media de 34.34, mientras que Cristobal Opazo Bravo aseguro el Clock con 6.86. Todas las posiciones de podio correspondieron a competidores locales, cerrando Viña Christmas 2024 con 30 podios nacionales y una brillante muestra de velocidad en el cierre de ano.