Shaastra Cube Open
Shaastra Open Cube
Shaastra Open Cube_Introduction
Total prize money worth Rs.27000 to be won!
Rubik’s cube is the world’s most popular and highest sold puzzle of all times. Invented in 1976 by Hungarian Erno Rubik, this puzzle has led to the emergence of the popular sport of Speedcubing.
Shaastra Cube Open-2009 is a one day WCA(World Cube Association) recognized speedcubing competition. It will be held on 2nd of October, 2009. It consists of all the preliminary rounds, blindfolded events and the finals.
On-spot registrations are available!
Event Details
Date: 2nd October (Friday)
Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
Rubik’s cube is the world’s most popular and highest sold puzzle of all times. Invented in 1976 by Hungarian Erno Rubik, this puzzle has led to the emergence of the popular sport of Speedcubing.
Shaastra Cube Open-2009 is a one day WCA(World Cube Association) recognized speedcubing competition. It will be held on 2nd of October, 2009. It consists of all the preliminary rounds, blindfolded events and the finals.
On-spot registrations are available!
Event Details
Date: 2nd October (Friday)
Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
Registration starts before 9 AM. So participants who wish to register on the spot please be present at the venue at least by 8.45 AM. The Venue is given on the schedule.
Shaastra Open Cube_Event Format
The competition consists of 7 events. They are:
- Rubik’s Cube
- 4x4x4
- 2x2x2
- 3x3x3 Blindfolded
- 3x3x3 One-Handed
- 5x5x5
- 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. The competition will be held only on one day, the 2nd of October. Prelims and finals will be held on the same day. Most of the events will have preliminary rounds. Keep checking back for exact details
Shaastra Open Cube_Rules
- Pre-registration is a must to compete in any of the seven events.
- All the competitors must be fully aware of the WCA rules and regulations.
Shaastra Open Cube_FAQs
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
Q. I am only in school / I am now working. Should I register for the event?
A. Yes. It doesn't matter whether you are an infant or a college student or a grandfather. You are welcome to participate. But you must register yourself if you want to participate. If you are in school, provide your school name. If you are working, provide your company's name, etc.
Q. Should we bring our own puzzles or will puzzles be provided?
A. You will have to bring your own puzzles. Puzzles will not be provided here.
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
Q. I am only in school / I am now working. Should I register for the event?
A. Yes. It doesn't matter whether you are an infant or a college student or a grandfather. You are welcome to participate. But you must register yourself if you want to participate. If you are in school, provide your school name. If you are working, provide your company's name, etc.
Q. Should we bring our own puzzles or will puzzles be provided?
A. You will have to bring your own puzzles. Puzzles will not be provided here.
Shaastra Open Cube_Contact
Shiva R
Sunil Chidarala
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