Kumaraguru Cube Open 2023


Date
Sep 30 - Oct 2, 2023
City
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Venue

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Address
Athipalayam Rd, Chinnavedampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641049
Details

Auditorium

Contact

Chennai Cubing Club; KCT Matrix Club

Organizers
Kapil Adhithya, Kumaraguru Matrix Club, Mohamed Arif, and SpeedCubers India
WCA Delegates
Arun Kannan, Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara, Rahul Venkatesan, and Sachin Arvind
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Information
  • Kindly bring your ID card while entering the campus.
  • If you're participating in a WCA competition for first time or unaware of competition rules, make sure that you attend the tutorial session.
  • Participants must bring their own cubes.
Events
Main event
Competitors
92
Registration period

Online registration opened and closed .

Registration requirements
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There is a competitor limit of 300 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₹200 (Indian Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until .
We encourage everyone to register for the events they want to compete in via your online registration, however you may add events to your registration up until the event has started.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Spectators are only permitted as companions of competitors.

Register:

Steps to complete Online registration
Step 1 - Register here by selecting the events you want to participate in.
Step 2 - Make the payment using any of the following payment methods available in https://imjo.in/FHBcwy
Step 3 - Wait up to 48 hours for your registration to be confirmed. Once your registration is confirmed, you will get a confirmation mail and your name will appear in the list of registered competitors

Registration Fee:

Early Bird offer (If the participant registers and makes the payment on or before 29th July 2023)

Regular Payment (If the participant registers and makes the payment after 29th July 2023)

Click here for payment details.

Important Note:

Upon registering you will receive an email stating “Your registration for Kumaraguru Cube Open 2023 is submitted and pending approval”. This does NOT mean that you are on the registration list. Competitors will not be approved until payment has been made.
Please ensure you have paid the registration fees via the above payment method on the register page. Your registration is not complete and will not be processed until you have paid the registration fee.
If you fail to do online payment before registration closes, you won't be able to participate even if you had registered in WCA.
You can't change the events once the registration closes.

Highlights
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Saseeth Srilok Majeti won with an average of 9.58 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Sujai Shakthivel finished second (9.96) and Akhil Vikram finished third (10.09).

Event Name Best Average Representing Solves
3x3x3 Cube Saseeth Srilok Majeti 7.33 9.58 India 7.339.0112.6010.868.88
2x2x2 Cube Mohith B (ಮೋಹಿತ್ ಬಿ) 2.79 3.50 India 3.085.103.883.532.79
4x4x4 Cube Saseeth Srilok Majeti 30.27 34.71 India 32.2434.4337.4530.2742.62
5x5x5 Cube Sujai Shakthivel 1:02.15 1:05.68 India 1:08.071:04.691:09.611:04.271:02.15
6x6x6 Cube Mikul Chanakya 1:52.79 1:56.39 India 2:02.941:52.791:53.43
7x7x7 Cube Sujai Shakthivel 2:56.48 3:01.38 India 2:59.472:56.483:08.20
3x3x3 Blindfolded Vivek Prasad Mada 1:03.66 DNF India 1:03.66DNFDNF
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara 28 NR Sri Lanka 28
3x3x3 One-Handed Saseeth Srilok Majeti 10.41 13.38 India 15.3715.5312.0210.4112.76
Clock Neil Gour 4.18 4.65 India 4.844.864.254.185.37
Megaminx Etta Jaswanth Akhil 51.66 57.45 India 51.6657.221:03.7856.5458.60
Pyraminx Sai Mrudhun (சாய் மிருதுன்) 2.32 3.23 India 2.853.082.323.764.95
Skewb Srihari Siva 4.06 5.59 India 10.144.064.556.136.08
Square-1 Mohamed Arif 17.34 20.02 India 17.8417.3420.9321.2822.41
4x4x4 Blindfolded Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara 7:23.50 NR 7:45.60 NR Sri Lanka 7:51.567:23.508:01.75
5x5x5 Blindfolded Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara 17:35.00 NR DNF Sri Lanka 18:10.0017:35.00DNF
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Kalindu Sachintha Wijesundara 10/10 37:29 NR Sri Lanka 10/10 37:29
Event Round Format Time limit Cutoff Proceed
3x3x3 Cube First round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 60 advance to next round
Second round Ao5 2:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 2:00.00
2x2x2 Cube First round Ao5 1:00.00 Top 40 advance to next round
Second round Ao5 1:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Ao5 1:00.00
4x4x4 Cube First round Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
5x5x5 Cube First round Bo2 / Ao5 4:30.00 2 attempts to get < 3:30.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 4:30.00 2 attempts to get < 3:30.00
6x6x6 Cube First round Bo1 / Mo3 6:00.00 1 attempt to get < 5:00.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Mo3 6:00.00
7x7x7 Cube First round Bo1 / Mo3 8:00.00 1 attempt to get < 6:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Final Mo3 8:00.00
3x3x3 Blindfolded First round Bo3 30:00.00 cumulative * Top 12 advance to next round
Final Bo3 30:00.00 cumulative *
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final Bo1 1 hour
3x3x3 One-Handed First round Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Second round Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 Top 12 advance to next round
Final Ao5 3:00.00
Clock First round Bo2 / Ao5 1:30.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 1:30.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00
Megaminx First round Bo2 / Ao5 5:00.00 2 attempts to get < 3:00.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 5:00.00 2 attempts to get < 3:00.00
Pyraminx First round Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00 Top 40 advance to next round
Second round Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00
Skewb First round Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00 Top 16 advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 2:00.00 2 attempts to get < 30.00
Square-1 First round Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 Top 75% advance to next round
Final Bo2 / Ao5 3:00.00 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
4x4x4 Blindfolded Final Bo3 45:00.00 cumulative *
5x5x5 Blindfolded Final Bo3 1:00:00.00 cumulative *
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Final Bo1 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00

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Schedule for Saturday (September 30, 2023)

From 08:00 AM
To 08:30 AM
Check-in
C V Raman Hall
From 08:30 AM
To 09:45 AM
5x5x5 Blindfolded Final
Lecture Hall 5
Format
Bo3
Time limit
1:00:00.00 cumulative *
From 08:30 AM
To 09:00 AM
Tutorial for new competitors
C V Raman Hall
From 09:00 AM
To 11:30 AM
3x3x3 Cube First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 60 advance to next round
From 09:45 AM
To 11:00 AM
7x7x7 Cube First round
Lecture Hall 5
Format
Bo1 / Mo3
Time limit
8:00.00
Cutoff
1 attempt to get < 6:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 11:00 AM
To 12:00 PM
6x6x6 Cube First round
Lecture Hall 5
Format
Bo1 / Mo3
Time limit
6:00.00
Cutoff
1 attempt to get < 5:00.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 11:30 AM
To 01:00 PM
2x2x2 Cube First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
1:00.00
Proceed
Top 40 advance to next round
From 12:30 PM
To 01:00 PM
Cube submission for 3x3x3 Multi-Blind
Lecture Hall 5
From 01:00 PM
To 02:00 PM
Lunch
Lecture Hall 5, C V Raman Hall
From 02:00 PM
To 03:00 PM
3x3x3 Multi-Blind Final (Attempt 1)
Lecture Hall 5
Format
Bo1
Time limit
10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00
From 02:00 PM
To 03:15 PM
Pyraminx First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
Proceed
Top 40 advance to next round
From 03:00 PM
To 03:45 PM
6x6x6 Cube Final
Lecture Hall 5
Format
Mo3
Time limit
6:00.00
From 03:15 PM
To 04:30 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 1:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 04:30 PM
To 05:00 PM
7x7x7 Cube Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Mo3
Time limit
8:00.00
From 05:00 PM
To 05:15 PM
Buffer
C V Raman Hall
From 05:15 PM
To 06:15 PM
3x3x3 Fewest Moves Final (Attempt 1)
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo1
Time limit
1 hour

Schedule for Sunday (October 01, 2023)

From 08:30 AM
To 09:30 AM
3x3x3 Blindfolded First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
30:00.00 cumulative *
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 09:30 AM
To 11:00 AM
5x5x5 Cube First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 3:30.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 11:00 AM
To 12:00 PM
Skewb First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 12:00 PM
To 12:30 PM
5x5x5 Cube Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
4:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 3:30.00
From 12:30 PM
To 01:15 PM
Lunch
C V Raman Hall
From 01:15 PM
To 02:45 PM
4x4x4 Cube First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 02:45 PM
To 04:00 PM
Megaminx First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 3:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 04:00 PM
To 05:00 PM
Square-1 First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
Proceed
Top 75% advance to next round
From 05:00 PM
To 06:00 PM
Clock First round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
1:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round

Schedule for Monday (October 02, 2023)

From 08:00 AM
To 09:00 AM
4x4x4 Blindfolded Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
45:00.00 cumulative *
From 09:00 AM
To 10:00 AM
3x3x3 Cube Second round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 10:00 AM
To 10:45 AM
Square-1 Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
From 10:45 AM
To 11:15 AM
3x3x3 One-Handed Second round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 1:00.00
Proceed
Top 12 advance to next round
From 11:15 AM
To 11:45 AM
Clock Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
1:30.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
From 11:45 AM
To 12:15 PM
Skewb Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
From 12:15 PM
To 12:45 PM
4x4x4 Cube Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 2:00.00
From 12:45 PM
To 01:15 PM
Megaminx Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
5:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 3:00.00
From 01:15 PM
To 01:45 PM
Lunch
C V Raman Hall
From 01:45 PM
To 02:30 PM
3x3x3 Blindfolded Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo3
Time limit
30:00.00 cumulative *
From 02:30 PM
To 03:00 PM
2x2x2 Cube Second round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
1:00.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 03:00 PM
To 03:30 PM
Pyraminx Second round
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
Proceed
Top 16 advance to next round
From 03:30 PM
To 04:00 PM
3x3x3 One-Handed Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
3:00.00
From 04:00 PM
To 04:30 PM
Pyraminx Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Bo2 / Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
Cutoff
2 attempts to get < 30.00
From 04:30 PM
To 05:00 PM
2x2x2 Cube Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
1:00.00
From 05:00 PM
To 05:30 PM
3x3x3 Cube Final
C V Raman Hall
Format
Ao5
Time limit
2:00.00
From 05:30 PM
To 06:00 PM
Awards
C V Raman Hall

Register:

Steps to complete Online registration
Step 1 - Register here by selecting the events you want to participate in.
Step 2 - Make the payment using any of the following payment methods available in https://imjo.in/FHBcwy
Step 3 - Wait up to 48 hours for your registration to be confirmed. Once your registration is confirmed, you will get a confirmation mail and your name will appear in the list of registered competitors

Registration Fee:

Early Bird offer (If the participant registers and makes the payment on or before 29th July 2023)

Events Fee Structure
1 ₹ 200
2-5 ₹ 700
6-10 ₹ 1200
11-17 ₹ 1700

Regular Payment (If the participant registers and makes the payment after 29th July 2023)

Events Fee Structure
1 ₹ 500
2-5 ₹ 1000
6-10 ₹ 1500
11-17 ₹ 2000

Important Note:

  1. Upon registering you will receive an email stating “Your registration for Kumaraguru Cube Open 2023 is submitted and pending approval”. This does NOT mean that you are on the registration list. Competitors will not be approved until payment has been made.
  2. Please ensure you have paid the registration fees via the above payment method on the register page. Your registration is not complete and will not be processed until you have paid the registration fee.
  3. If you fail to do online payment before registration closes, you won't be able to participate even if you had registered in WCA.
  4. You can't change the events once the registration closes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I change my events?
If you want to change or add any additional events, feel free to e-mail us and wait for some time to make the changes.

Q. What time should I arrive at the competition?
You should arrive for registration between 8:30am and 9:00am. You should always be at the venue ready to compete 30 minutes before you are scheduled. Sometimes we run ahead and if you are not available for your group you most likely will not be permitted to join a later group. Please note the schedule is subject to change on the day.

Q. How old do I have to be to compete?
Anyone can compete at any age! We encourage anyone considering to compete to register as it will be a great experience regardless of age.

Q. How fast do I have to be to compete?
To compete you only need to know how to solve the cube! Please check the events tab for information in time limits for each event.

Q. How can I prepare before the competition day?
Before attending you should have read and understood the WCA regulations. Here is condensed version of the competitor tutorial. . You may also like to watch this helpful competitor guide.

Q. What do I need to bring?
You need to bring a puzzle for each event you are signed up to compete in - make sure they are allowed per the WCA regulations.
Participants are not required to bring any timers, All timing equipment is provided by Chennai Cubing Club (C3).

Q. How do I find out if I've progressed to the second round?
Times will be uploaded through the day onto WCA Live. Please allow up to an hour from finishing your solves to them being uploaded. After all the times of a round has been entered, you can see if you are in the following round.

Q. Who can I ask for help on the day?
Your Delegates and Organizers for this competition will be wearing White Polo T-Shirts on the competition day, feel free to ask them any questions you may have on the day.

Q. Can I help on the day?
Of course! Throughout the day we will need judges and runners so please see our Delegates to ask how you can best assist.

Q. How do I find out about other upcoming competitions in Tamil Nadu?
You can find out about upcoming competitions in Tamil Nadu by following us in our Instagram Page Chennai Cubing Club Instagram.

Q: How do I get a WCA ID?
After official results are posted after the competitions you will receive an email with information on your WCA ID.

Q: I lost a puzzle at the competition, what should I do?
There are hundreds of puzzles at these events, make sure to keep yours together so you don't lose them! Keeping them in a bag and looking after it at all times is recommended. If you do lose a puzzle (or anything else), please speak to us at the event or contact the organisational team, it is possible someone has handed it in to us.

Schedule will be available after the Registration Closes

You can find an individual schedule here. Each competitor will be provided with a printed copy of their individual group assignments at registration.

Throughout the competition we will also need judges, runners and scramblers. All competitors will need to do some judging at the bare minimum, usually in other groups of your events, the more events you do the more your will need to help out. If you don't know how to help please come and ask, there is almost always something for you to do.

Live Results

Live results will be provided via WCALive. It may take up to an hour between times being set and them appearing online.

Time limit

If you reach the time limit during your solve, the judge will stop you and your result will be DNF (see Regulation A1a4).
A cumulative time limit may be enforced (see Regulation A1a2).

Cutoff

The result to beat to proceed to the second phase of a cutoff round (see Regulation 9g).

Format

The format describes how to determine the ranking of competitors based on their results. The list of allowed formats per event is described in Regulation 9b. See Regulation 9f for a description of each format.

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