Weihai Open 2026

Twelve rounds of high-stakes puzzle action moved across the tables at the Luyuan Jinshangyi International Hotel, guided from morning to evening by an organized team of officials, delegates, and volunteer staff. Staging a World Cube Association meeting with 128 competitors requires seamless management behind the scenes, from scrambling stations to scorecard logistics. On July 5, 2026, the crew at Weihai Open 2026 handled the full program across six distinct events, keeping groups on schedule and delivering a pristine competitive environment in Weihai, Shandong, China.

The smooth execution of the tournament allowed the premier Rubik's Cube category to shine, bringing 117 entrants through three hard-fought rounds. In the final round of the classic 3x3x3 Cube, Xuanyi Geng emerged victorious with a stellar winning average of 3.74 seconds, highlighted by a best single solve of 3.41 seconds. Yiheng Wang secured second place with an average of 3.85 seconds, while Zhaokun Li took third place with a 5.02 average. The remarkable 3x3 results at the top of the order reflected both intense preparation and optimal conditions provided by the staging crew.

Short-format puzzles kept judges and runners moving at an intense pace. In the 2x2x2 Cube, which featured 70 competitors over two rounds, Yiheng Wang captured the title with a lighting-fast average of 1.06 seconds alongside an event-best single of 0.77 seconds. Tian Xia earned the runner-up position with a 1.34 average, followed by Jiahan Li in third place at 1.95 seconds. Tian Xia returned to the podium in Pyraminx, taking the win among 48 entrants with a 1.77 average and a 1.47 single. Jiahan Li claimed second with 1.98, and Bofu Cao finished third with 2.01.

The larger hardware and specialist events required dedicated judge rotations and careful timing setups throughout the afternoon. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Yibo Wang claimed the gold over 33 competitors across two rounds, registering a winning average of 25.96 seconds and a best single of 24.95 seconds. Yiheng Wang followed closely in second place with an average of 26.63 seconds, while Yifan Yuan completed the top three with 30.88 seconds. The event highlighted the technical complexity of big-cube speed cubing, managed smoothly by the officiating crew.

Specialist divisions brought further variety to this cubing competition. Zhen Chen topped the field of 24 participants in 3x3x3 One-Handed, posting a winning average of 8.31 seconds with a single solve of 7.58 seconds. Yibo Wang placed second with 11.50 seconds, and Yanqing He finished third with 11.92 seconds. The 3x3x3 Blindfolded discipline demanded silence and precision for 16 entrants, where Yifan Wang took first place with an average of 17.31 seconds and a 16.00 single. Yiming Liu earned second in 21.34 seconds, and Zihan Meng recorded 1:02.88 for third.

Beyond the podium finishes, the tournament floor was defined by massive progress from competitors across the field. Zixu Wang achieved a huge personal best in Pyraminx with a time of 4.42 seconds, cutting 81.7 percent from a prior 24.21 mark, while also lowering their 2x2x2 Cube best by 32.5 percent to 5.43 and their 3x3x3 Cube best by 15.6 percent to 16.98. Jiahan Zheng dropped their Pyraminx mark by 60.2 percent down to 13.27 seconds, reduced their 3x3x3 mark by 22.3 percent to 37.92, and improved their 2x2x2 best by 3.6 percent to 12.44 across three registered events. Hangyu Xu secured a 7th place finish in Pyraminx while cutting their personal best by 58.3 percent to 2.54 seconds, alongside a 49.2 percent improvement in 2x2x2 to 2.67 and a 4.9 percent trim on 3x3 to 8.90.

Fresh challenges and ambitious multi-event schedules created further milestones away from the spotlight. Tianyou Jin tackled four events, putting up a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 20.77 seconds while improving their 4x4x4 Cube best by 45.2 percent to 40.41 and their 2x2x2 best by 32.4 percent to 3.52. Jinrui Lin entered five disciplines, setting a first ever mark of 1:11.98 in 4x4x4 and 20.68 in One-Handed while trimming 28.4 percent off their 2x2x2 time to reach 4.66. Shengxi Zhao reached 9th place in 3x3x3 with a personal best of 4.83 seconds, an improvement of 15.3 percent, alongside maiden official attempts of 31.24 in 4x4x4 and 18.55 in One-Handed. Shuaining Zhu logged first ever efforts in Pyraminx at 9.77 and 2x2x2 at 4.19 while improving their 3x3x3 time by 14.4 percent to 11.81. Chenshuo Wang contested five events, achieving 11th place in 4x4x4, first attempts in One-Handed with 19.07 and Pyraminx with 5.06, and an 8.9 percent drop to 3.49 in 2x2x2.

Every round of Weihai Open 2026 proved that thorough organization provides the foundation for personal breakthroughs and elite results alike. Competitors across all age groups and backgrounds benefited from the diligent work of the local organizers and delegates who kept each station operating without delay. As the final scorecards were tallied and verified in Weihai, Shandong, China, the community concluded a memorable WCA competition that celebrated teamwork behind the scenes and excellence on the stage.

With 18 podium positions claimed across six disciplines, Weihai Open 2026 concluded its single-day program on a high note for Chinese speedcubing. The event illustrated how structured scheduling and committed volunteers enable competitors to push their limits, whether attempting a puzzle officially for the very first time or chasing sub-four-second averages. The success of the tournament sets a high organizational standard for the regional calendar as solvers look ahead to the next season of competitive play.

在Weihai, Shandong, China的Luyuan Jinshangyi International Hotel赛场内，计时器的指示灯闪烁不休，参赛选手们在各个赛台前全神贯注地准备着每一次转动。作为2026年盛夏备受瞩目的一场魔方赛事，这场魔方比赛吸引了128名选手齐聚一堂，展开了12轮次紧张激烈的角逐。赛场不仅见证了顶尖选手的巅峰较量，更迎来了大批新面孔的亮相与突破。

在2026年7月5日举行的Weihai Open 2026中，多位首次参与WCA比赛的新人选手展现出了令人瞩目的潜力。作为一项考验手速与思维的极限运动，魔方竞速的舞台上不断涌入充满活力的新生力量。大批年轻面孔在初次登台的过程中毫无惧色，在各个项目上全力以赴，为整场赛事注入了浓厚的朝气与新鲜活力。

除了耀眼的领奖台成绩，许多默默提升自我的选手同样留下了深刻的足迹。Xiang Cai (蔡想)出战2个项目，在二阶魔方中斩获2.21的个人最好成绩，比此前的5.83提升了62.1%，同时在三阶魔方中以9.05刷新PB并提升8%。Yifan Hao (郝一凡)参加了3个项目并拿到金字塔第8名，不仅首次尝试二阶项目便做出1.98，金字塔魔方也以2.50刷新PB提升27.7%，三阶成绩8.69提升12.9%。Runhua Ying (应润华)参与5项比拼并在单手项目获得第9名，金字塔首次尝试录得7.69，单手以15.37提升20.5%，四阶魔方以41.63提升10.4%。Youxi Li (李宥希)兼顾4个项目，在三盲中取得第7名并在首秀中做出1:54.83，三阶魔方成绩11.87提升18.9%，单手成绩28.20提升11.8%。

初次踏上WCA赛场的新人们也交出了亮眼的答卷。Yuhan Liu (刘雨菡)迎来生涯首秀便参加了4个项目并在三盲获得第10名，二阶首秀7.13，三盲首秀4:06.29，金字塔首秀10.94。Zihao Gong (宫子豪)在自己的首场赛事中出战3个项目，金字塔首秀7.65，二阶首秀6.23，三阶首秀15.79。Zixuan Gong (宫子轩)同样在3个项目中完成首秀，二阶首秀5.99，金字塔首秀9.54，三阶首秀19.16。Youjia Lei (雷宥嘉)参加3个项目，三阶首秀交出10.57，二阶首秀4.31，四阶首秀50.84。

在核心的三阶魔方项目中，共有117名选手经历了3轮比拼。Xuanyi Geng (耿暄一)展现出强大的统治力，决赛中以3.74的平均成绩夺冠，全场最快单次成绩达到3.41。Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)以3.85的微弱差距屈居亚军，Zhaokun Li (李昭昆)以5.02的平均成绩获得季军。三位选手在领奖台上展现了极高水平的技艺对决。

二阶魔方项目共有70名选手参加，Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)以1.06的惊人平均成绩斩获冠军，其单次最快达到0.77。Tian Xia (夏天)以1.34的平均成绩夺得亚军，Jiahan Li (李嘉涵)以1.95名列第三。在金字塔魔方赛场上，48名选手中脱颖而出的是Tian Xia (夏天)，他凭借1.77的平均成绩夺金，最快单次1.47；Jiahan Li (李嘉涵)以1.98获得银牌，Bofu Cao (曹柏辅)以2.01收获铜牌。

高阶与异形项目同样竞争激烈。四阶魔方共有33名选手参与2轮角逐，Yibo Wang (王奕博)以25.96的平均成绩登顶，全场最佳单次为24.95；Yiheng Wang (王艺衡)以26.63位列次席，Yifan Yuan (袁逸凡)以30.88排名第三。在24人参赛的三阶单手项目中，Zhen Chen (陈震)以8.31的平均成绩和7.58的最快单次摘得桂冠，Yibo Wang (王奕博)以11.50位列第二，Yanqing He (何延青)以11.92获得第三名。

考验记忆与还原极限的三阶盲拧项目吸引了16名选手参赛。Yifan Wang (王逸帆)发挥出色，以17.31的平均成绩夺得冠军，其单次最好成绩为16.00。Yiming Liu (刘一鸣)以21.34获得亚军，Zihan Meng (孟子涵)以1:02.88位居第三。本场比赛所有18个领奖台席位均由中国选手包揽，展现了深厚的整体竞技实力。

随着全部6个项目、共计12轮赛事的结束，Weihai Open 2026正式落下帷幕。无论是老将的稳定发挥还是新秀的勇于挑战，都在这个周末留下了难忘的瞬间。伴随Weihai Open 2026的圆满落幕，选手们也将带着宝贵的赛场经验，继续迎接未来的竞速挑战。