Zamiin-Uud Cup 2026

Seven distinct puzzle disciplines gathered 51 competitors for a packed schedule of speedcubing at Secondary School No. 4. Staged on May 9, 2026, Zamiin-Uud Cup 2026 brought intense action to Zamiin-Uud / Замын-Үүд, Mongolia, Mongolia, delivering eight rounds of high-speed solving across big cubes, side events, and classic formats. While the standard twisty puzzle remains a staple draw, the niche categories provided some of the most compelling narratives of the entire cubing competition.

The 6x6x6 Cube tested endurance and complex parity management, where Myagmardorj Ulziijargal secured victory among six competitors with a winning average of 1:51.78 and a best single solve of 1:42.81. Enkhbaatar Taivanjargal captured the second podium spot with an average of 2:08.13, while Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar completed the podium in third place at 2:14.40. Mastering the additional layers demanded absolute technical precision under the tournament lights.

Twelve-sided challenges in the Megaminx produced an equally gripping contest across a field of 10 contenders. Bilguuntamir Soronzontugs claimed the top step of the podium, generating a winning average of 49.48 alongside a single effort of 44.18 seconds. Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar followed closely behind in second position with a mark of 57.53, while Myagmardorj Ulziijargal earned third place with an average of 1:11.32 to cap off an outstanding display of star-pattern coordination.

The angular, dynamic formats of Pyraminx and Skewb delivered rapid turnarounds and razor-thin margins. Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar triumphed in the 43-competitor Pyraminx bracket, producing an average of 2.92 to secure first place ahead of Buyantogtokh Batsaikhan at 4.10 and Buyandelger Khaschuluun at 4.60. In Skewb, Enkhbaatar Taivanjargal took the title with an average of 3.43, keeping ahead of Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar at 4.78 and Buyandelger Khaschuluun at 5.23.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, Zamiin-Uud Cup 2026 highlighted remarkable personal breakthroughs and ambitious event debuts. Temuulen Enkhtuvshin logged major advances across three events, posting a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 4.48 that was 65.2 percent faster than before, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube best of 22.36 that improved by 49.3 percent. Setsenbileg Mergenshagai registered a 44.3 percent drop to record a 38.05 personal best on the 3x3x3 Cube, improved their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 42.3 percent down to 13.60, and logged a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with a 23.52 result. Myagmardorj Otgonbayar improved their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 60.6 percent to 5.86, while Enkhzorig Batbold shaved 51.8 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube best to hit 7.90.

Several competitors ventured into unfamiliar territory to expand their tournament repertoires. Chinkhuslen Khuderchuluun logged a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 55.98 and a first Skewb attempt of 8.44, while improving their Pyraminx best to 4.48 for an 8th-place finish. Ochirbat Unenbat tackled the Megaminx for the first time to record a mark of 2:25.63 and take 8th place, while Chinguun Ganbaatar posted a first Megaminx result of 2:12.41 and reached 6th in Skewb. Buyanduuren Taivanbaatar completed their first WCA competition by entering four events, including a 15th-place finish in the 4x4x4 Cube with a time of 1:58.20. Bolor-Erdene Byambaakhuu also took part in their first official tournament, recording a 14th-place 1:21.69 in the 4x4x4 Cube and a 17.85 in the 3x3x3 Cube.

Traditional cube disciplines rounded out the program, starting with a rapid 48-competitor 2x2x2 Cube tournament. Buyandelger Khaschuluun came away with first place with a winning average of 2.74 and a single of 2.09, edging Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar at 3.29 and Buyantogtokh Batsaikhan at 3.36. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Myagmardorj Ulziijargal secured another gold with an average of 32.86 and a single of 28.20, prevailing over Enkhbaatar Taivanjargal at 33.87 and Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar at 37.06.

The showcase 3x3x3 Cube event drew a field of 50 speed cubing hopefuls over two competitive rounds of Rubik's Cube solving. In the final 3x3 results, Myagmardorj Ulziijargal completed a standout day by winning with an average of 8.72 and a best single of 8.54. Buyantogtokh Batsaikhan took the silver medal with an average of 9.40, narrowly finishing ahead of Dorjnamjin Khatanbaatar who logged 9.41 in third place. Across all brackets, Mongolian athletes swept all 21 podium positions.

With multi-event champions and countless personal bests established on the competition floor, Zamiin-Uud Cup 2026 proved to be an outstanding showcase of regional talent in the 2026 season. From the big cubes to the geometry of the side events, every bracket delivered memorable moments that will shape training routines for the next official season.