Rubik's Cube Hub
Organization: World Cube Association (WCA)
The World Cube Association (WCA) was founded in 2004 and has become the official global governing body for competitive Rubik’s Cube and other twisty puzzle competitions. Its mission is to provide a fair, fun, and regulated environment for puzzle enthusiasts worldwide to compete and share their passion.
WCA is responsible for setting official competition regulations and standards to ensure consistency and fairness across all sanctioned events worldwide. They officially recognize competitions, register results, and maintain a comprehensive database of records and competitor rankings.
Beyond competitions, the WCA fosters a vibrant global community, encouraging communication and collaboration among cubers of all ages and skill levels. The association promotes educational benefits such as improving problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, and patience.
Main Competition Events
The World Cube Association organizes many competition events that challenge different cubing skills. These events have helped transform the Rubik’s Cube into a serious competitive sport enjoyed worldwide.
- 3x3x3 Cube: The classic Rubik’s Cube solved as fast as possible.
- 2x2x2 Cube: A smaller cube that requires quick recognition and dexterity.
- 4x4x4 and 5x5x5 Cubes: Larger cubes that demand advanced algorithms and strategies.
- Megaminx: A 12-faced dodecahedron puzzle with unique solving challenges.
- Pyraminx: A pyramid-shaped puzzle testing spatial skills and speed.
- One-Handed: Solving the 3x3 cube using only one hand, focusing on finger tricks.
- Blindfolded: Solving the cube entirely from memory, emphasizing memorization and execution.
Each event follows strict rules to maintain fairness and challenge cubers with varied skills and interests.
World Records
Rubik’s Cube world records highlight the extraordinary speed and skill of top competitors worldwide. Verified by the World Cube Association, these records showcase the limits of human ability in speedcubing.
| Event | Record Holder | Record Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube Single Solve | Yusheng Du | 3.47 seconds | 2018-11-24 |
| 3x3x3 Cube Average of 5 | Max Park | 5.18 seconds | 2023-04-30 |
| 4x4x4 Cube Single Solve | Feliks Zemdegs | 16.79 seconds | 2019-05-12 |
| Blindfolded 3x3 Cube | Max Park | 15.50 seconds | 2021-09-18 |
| One-Handed 3x3 Cube | Seung Hyuk Nahm | 6.82 seconds | 2022-11-03 |
These records inspire cubers worldwide to improve their skills and push the boundaries of what can be achieved with the Rubik’s Cube.