Shaastra Cube Open 2008

Format

The competition consists of 7 events. They are:

1. Rubik’s Cube
2. 4x4x4
3. 2x2x2
4. 3x3x3 Blindfolded
5. 3x3x3 One-Handed
6. 4x4x4 Blindfolded
7. 3x3x3 Multiple Blindfolded

All the events will be conducted in compliance with the WCA rules and regulations. The WCA delegate for the competition is Mr. John Louis. Most of the events will have preliminary rounds. Keep checking back for exact details.

Rules

1. Pre-registration is a must to compete in any of the seven events.
2. All the competitors must be fully aware of the WCA rules and regulations.

FAQ

Q. I don’t know to solve a Rubik’s cube!
A. You can either attend the two day workshop before the competition or you can also look up on the internet for resources. Here are some beginner solutions:
Beginners Solution 1
Beginners Solution 2

Q. How do I improve my speed?
A. There are many aspects to speed-cubing. An advanced method, good finger tricks and a smooth cube help improving speed. There are many options of methods. Here are a few:
1. Fridrich Method
2. Petrus Method
3. Roux Method
These are just a few of the many ways of solving a Rubik’s Cube. A few online searches will give you more options.

Q. How do I Blind solve a Rubik’s Cube?
A. Again there are many different ways to blind solve a cube. A good understanding of solving a cube with eyes open is recommended before learning blindcubing.
Here are a few good places to start:
1. Old-Pochmann method
2. T-Permutation method
3. 3-Cycles method
4. M2-R2 method

Q. What about bigger cubes like 4x4x4?
A. www.bigcubes.com

Q. And the small 2x2x2?
A. http://erikku.er.funpic.org/rubik/Tutorials.html

Q. Where can I find good quality puzzles?
A. In India, you can find good quality original Rubik’s cubes at Funskool stores. For bigger cubes and other puzzles, there are a lot of online stores like www.cube4you.com

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