Vltava Cube: September 2026

Garold Hrabavets delivered one of the standout performances of the weekend at Vltava Cube: September 2026, capturing first place in Pyraminx with a winning mark of 2.42 seconds. The decisive effort led an all-Czech podium in the discipline, as Emil Henry Huber took the runner-up spot with a 2.60 and Matyáš Krejcárek secured third position at 2.64. The fast-paced contest established a high benchmark early, setting the tone for a single-day gathering marked by sharp drops in times across the board.

Held on September 5, 2026, at the FYFT venue in Prague, CZ, the competition brought together speedcubing competitors to contest five distinct events on the official schedule. With speed cubing talent arriving from across the region, the roster saw intense clashes over every solve. The overall podium breakdown reflected strong local showings alongside notable international visits, with Czech Republic competitors securing thirteen podium places while Ukraine earned two spots among the top three finishers.

Beyond the sharpest individual marks, Vltava Cube: September 2026 stood out for substantial personal improvements across a diverse lineup of puzzles. Solvers pushed through five events ranging from mechanical classics to modern specialties. Although fans often scan WCA competition boards specifically for classic 3x3 results, the focus in Prague, CZ leaned heavily into the distinct demands of Clock, Square-1, 2x2x2 Cube, 5x5x5 Cube, and Pyraminx, each presenting unique strategic challenges for those hunting faster marks in 2026.

The multi-stage progression throughout the day produced notable leaps forward from several determined entrants. Jiří Vogl took on five events and secured a 6th-place finish in 5x5x5 Cube while resetting his Square-1 personal best to 18.92 seconds, which was 22.8 percent faster than his prior mark of 24.51. Antonín Vlček also entered five events, claiming a 13th-place finish in 5x5x5 Cube, where he dropped his personal best to 1:51.06 from 2:17.22 to go 19.1 percent faster, in addition to making his first ever attempt at Square-1 with a 39.84. Patrik Cichra tackled five events, finishing 15th in 5x5x5 Cube with a new personal best of 2:07.15 and cutting his Square-1 best down to 22.63 from 28.17, an improvement of 19.7 percent. Antonín Pařízek entered four events, earned 4th in Clock with a new personal best of 5.07 that was 18 percent faster than his previous 6.18, and set a Square-1 personal best of 20.10.

The steady rhythm of milestones continued across other tables as more competitors unlocked fresh achievements. František Pařízek took on five events, logging a 17th-place best finish in 5x5x5 Cube, recording a personal best of 2.50 in 2x2x2 Cube to go 18 percent faster than his old 3.05 mark, and completing his first ever attempt at Square-1 with a 41.92. Antonín Prynych contested five events, achieving a 4th-place finish in Square-1, while lowering his Clock best to 4.08, which was 18.1 percent faster than his earlier 4.98, dropping his Square-1 mark to 10.70 for a 17.4 percent improvement, and sharpening his 2x2x2 Cube best to 1.67. Václav Husák took on three events, posting a top finish of 16th in 5x5x5 Cube while logging his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 6.04, his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube in 2:18.75, and his first ever attempt at Square-1 in 28.92. Mai Nam Viet of Vietnam entered three events, setting a Pyraminx personal best of 7.67, 12.5 percent faster than 8.77, alongside a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 5.01 and a Clock best of 14.29.

At the top of the standings, multiple winners claimed double victories during the single-day meet. Filip Hosnedl emerged victorious in Clock with a swift winning time of 4.41 seconds, edging out Valerii Klymenko of Ukraine, who finished second with a 4.68, while David Nesiba finished third with a 5.86. Hosnedl subsequently secured a second gold in Square-1, taking first place with a 9.76. Garold Hrabavets followed in second place with a 12.63, and Klymenko claimed his second podium of the weekend by finishing third with a 17.11.

Hrabavets matched Hosnedl with two top-step finishes of his own during Vltava Cube: September 2026. After his opening victory in Pyraminx, Hrabavets led the field in the 2x2x2 Cube event, clocking a winning time of 1.92 seconds. Martin Kilbergr earned second place with a 2.17, while David Nesiba added another medal to his tally by placing third with a 2.73. The compact puzzles tested precision and turning execution under rapid conditions, rewarding those who maintained consistency throughout each solve.

The big cube event of the day saw Tomáš Nguyen dominate the 5x5x5 Cube competition, capturing first place with a decisive 53.87. Emil Henry Huber picked up his second silver of the tournament by finishing second with a 1:01.40, and David Nesiba collected his third bronze medal of the day with a 1:08.63. Solving larger layers demands sustained spatial control compared to standard Rubik's Cube variants, and Nguyen's sub-minute execution delivered the standout big-cube performance of the gathering.

With five events completed and personal bests rewritten across every discipline, the cubing competition at FYFT in Prague closed an energetic day of head-to-head racing. From the double victories registered by Hosnedl and Hrabavets to the dozens of breakthrough times achieved deeper down the standings, the day showcased the continuing progress of the community as competitors look ahead to the next stretch of the tournament season.