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{{short description|Solving physical puzzles with speed}} {{Multiple issues|{{More citations needed|date=September 2022}} {{Original research|date=September 2022}}}} [[File:Championnat de France de Speedcubing 2024 β’ Saverne - 21.jpg|alt=|thumb|A speedcubing competition]] '''Speedcubing''' or '''speedsolving''' is a competitive [[mind sport]] centered around the rapid solving of various [[combination puzzle]]s. The most prominent puzzle in this category is the [[N-dimensional_sequential_move_puzzle|3Γ3Γ3 puzzle]], commonly known as the [[Rubik's Cube]]. Participants in this sport are called "speedcubers" (or simply "cubers"), who focus specifically on solving these puzzles at [[Optimal solutions for the Rubik's Cube|high speeds]] to get low clock times. The essential aspect of [[permutation|solving]] these puzzles typically involves executing a series of predefined [[algorithm]]s in a particular sequence with [[eidetic memory|eidetic]] prediction and finger tricks. Competitive speedcubing is predominantly overseen by the [[World Cube Association]] (WCA),<ref name="regulations">{{Cite web |title=WCA Regulations {{!}} World Cube Association |url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=www.worldcubeassociation.org}}</ref> which officially recognizes 17 distinct speedcubing events. These events encompass a range of puzzles, including [[Cube_(algebra)|NΓNΓN]] puzzles of sizes varying from 2Γ2Γ2 to 7Γ7Γ7, and other puzzle forms such as the [[Pyraminx]], [[Megaminx]], [[Skewb]], [[Square-1 (puzzle)|Square-1]], and [[Rubik's Clock]]. Additionally, specialized formats such as 3Γ3, 4Γ4, and 5Γ5 blindfolded, 3Γ3 one-handed (OH), 3Γ3 Fewest Moves, and 3Γ3 multi-blind are also regulated and hosted in competitions.<ref name="regulations" /> As of May 2025, the [[list of world records in speedcubing|world record]] for the fastest single solve of a Rubik's cube in a competitive setting stands at 3.05 seconds. This record was achieved by Xuanyi Geng at the Shenyang Spring 2025 WCA competition event on Apr 13, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Xuanyi Geng | World Cube Association |url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/persons/2023GENG02 |website=www.worldcubeassociation.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=XMUM Cube Open 2025 |url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/ShenyangSpring2025 |access-date=February 17, 2024}}</ref> [[Yiheng Wang]] set the record for the average time of five solves in the 3Γ3Γ3 category with 3.91 seconds at Lishui Open 2025 on May 25, 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Records β|url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/records?event_id=333 |publisher=World Cube Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2025 |title=Lishui Open 2025|url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/XianCherryBlossom2025/results/all?event=333 |website=World Cube Association}}</ref> Speedcubing is organized by numerous countries that hold international competitions throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=association |first=WorldCube |title=Competitions |url=https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/competitions |access-date=25 May 2025 |website=World cube association}}</ref> The widespread popularity of the Rubik's Cube has led to an abundance of online resources, including guides and techniques, aimed at assisting individuals in solving the puzzle.
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