Bengal Cube Open 2024
- Date
- Dec 20 - 22, 2024
- City
- Howrah, West Bengal, India
- Venue
Shree Shyam Mandir Ghusuridham Sabhagar (Hall)
- Address
- 122, Jogendranath Mukherjee Rd, Ghusuri, Howrah, West Bengal - 711107
- Details
Ground Floor
- Contact
- Organizers
- Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka and Mukul Das (मुकुल दास)
- WCA Delegate
- Pranav Dandgaval
- Download all the competition's details as PDF .
- Information
- Make sure to be available at the venue at least 30 minutes before your event starts. Late entries won't be allowed to participate.
- Participants must bring their own cubes and puzzles.
- Attend the tutorial session if you're new to WCA competitions or unfamiliar with its rules.
- Bring a government ID card for verification if it's your first time participating in a WCA competition.
- Participants are expected to volunteer and will be assigned with roles as judges, scramblers, or runners, with the exception of newcomers.
- Addition of any New Round on spot will be done only under the discretion of the Delegate with consultation of Organising team.
Non-Veg Food is strictly prohibited in the Venue Premises.
- Events
- Main event
- Competitors
- 56
- Registration period
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Online registration opened Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM UTC and closed Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:29 PM UTC.
- Registration requirements
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This competition is over, click here to display the registration requirements it used.Create a WCA account here if you don't have one.
If this is not your first competition, associate your WCA ID to your WCA account here.
Register for this competition here.
There is a competitor limit of 120 competitors.
The base registration fee for this competition is ₹400 (Indian Rupee).
Registration fees won't be refunded under any circumstance.
Registrants on the waiting list may be accepted onto the competitor list until Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:29 PM UTC.
If you are a registered competitor you may change your registered events until Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 6:29 PM UTC by contacting the organization team.
No on the spot registrations will be accepted.
Spectators are only permitted as companions of competitors.
Competitors may bring at most 2 guests.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Notes:
1. It is mandatory to pay the registration fees AND register on WCA to complete the full registration process.
2. Wait for up to 48 hours to get your registration confirmed after payment has been done.
3. If you are a first time participant, please bring a valid goverment ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport etc) for verification.
4. For the returning participants: Please claim your WCA ID if you have not claimed it yet. Click here for tutorial video.
5. Please check your respective mail ID's through which you will receive all the communications from the organisation team.
6. All refunds will only be issued after registration period is over.
7. Only 2 guests per competitor are allowed.
8. Non-veg food are not allowed inside the venue premises. - Highlights
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Click here to display the highlights of the competition.
Anunak Roy won with an average of 9.18 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Arghadeep Mukherjee finished second (9.35) and Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka finished third (9.36).
| Event | Name | Best | Average | Representing | Solves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | Anunak Roy | 8.49 | 9.18 | India | 9.33 | 8.49 | 12.03 | 8.69 | 9.53 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | Ayush Patnaik | 2.41 | 3.07 | India | 2.87 | 4.03 | 3.70 | 2.63 | 2.41 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 27.47 | 34.20 | India | 34.32 | 34.63 | 36.54 | 33.64 | 27.47 | |||
| 5x5x5 Cube | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 49.47 | 54.95 | India | 1:04.35 | 54.57 | 55.31 | 54.96 | 49.47 | |||
| 6x6x6 Cube | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 1:21.48 | NR | 1:32.40 | India | 1:36.80 | 1:38.92 | 1:21.48 | ||||
| 7x7x7 Cube | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 2:35.25 | 2:43.32 | India | 2:35.25 | 2:53.22 | 2:41.50 | |||||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | Harsh Ranjan Singh | 3:46.64 | DNF | India | 3:46.64 | DNF | DNF | |||||
| 3x3x3 Fewest Moves | Pranav Dandgaval | 32 | 35.67 | India | 32 | 37 | 38 | |||||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 11.62 | 16.13 | India | 17.45 | 11.62 | 16.05 | 15.98 | 16.36 | |||
| Clock | Yuvraj Agarwal | 6.09 | 8.40 | India | 6.09 | 9.64 | 7.17 | 9.32 | 8.72 | |||
| Megaminx | Nirnoy Barma | 51.91 | 1:01.92 | India | 57.31 | 1:23.99 | 51.91 | 1:08.69 | 59.77 | |||
| Pyraminx | Sourayan Chanda (সৌরায়ন চন্দ) | 2.24 | 2.78 | India | 2.77 | 2.61 | 3.52 | 2.95 | 2.24 | |||
| Skewb | Hitesh Kumar Bhuwalka | 3.47 | 4.52 | India | 3.47 | 7.20 | 4.57 | 3.74 | 5.26 | |||
| Square-1 | Yuvraj Agarwal | 8.53 | 11.00 | India | 8.53 | 13.33 | 10.03 | 14.32 | 9.63 | |||
| Event | Round | Format | Time limit | Cutoff | Proceed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x3x3 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 4:00.00 | Top 75% advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 4:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 4:00.00 | |||
| 2x2x2 Cube | First round | Ao5 | 3:00.00 | Top 75% advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 3:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 3:00.00 | |||
| 4x4x4 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Second round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | Top 8 advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:00.00 | ||
| 5x5x5 Cube | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 3:15.00 | Top 12 advance to next round |
| Second round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 3:15.00 | Top 8 advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 5:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 3:15.00 | ||
| 6x6x6 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 7:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 5:45.00 | Top 6 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo1 / Mo3 | 7:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 5:45.00 | ||
| 7x7x7 Cube | First round | Bo1 / Mo3 | 8:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 7:00.00 | Top 6 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo1 / Mo3 | 8:00.00 | 1 attempt to get < 7:00.00 | ||
| 3x3x3 Blindfolded | First round | Bo3 | 30:00.00 cumulative* | Top 75% advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo3 | 30:00.00 cumulative* | |||
| 3x3x3 Fewest Moves | Final | Mo3 | 1 hour | ||
| 3x3x3 One-Handed | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 | Top 16 advance to next round |
| Second round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 | Top 8 advance to next round | |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:00.00 | ||
| Clock | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | Top 8 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 1:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | ||
| Megaminx | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:45.00 | Top 8 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 3:30.00 | 2 attempts to get < 2:45.00 | ||
| Pyraminx | First round | Ao5 | 2:00.00 | Top 75% advance to next round | |
| Second round | Ao5 | 2:00.00 | Top 12 advance to next round | ||
| Final | Ao5 | 2:00.00 | |||
| Skewb | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | Top 8 advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 45.00 | ||
| Square-1 | First round | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 | Top 75% advance to next round |
| Final | Bo2 / Ao5 | 2:00.00 | 2 attempts to get < 1:30.00 | ||
| 3x3x3 Multi-Blind | Final | Bo1 | 10:00.00 per cube, up to 60:00.00 |
For those of you new to cubing, WELCOME!
We wanted to let you know this event is perfectly fine for cubers of ANY age and experience. We just ask you know a couple things before coming to compete...
First, please be familiar with the WCA Regulations, found here:
https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/
We have a video made specifically for new cubers, just to show them the basics of competing. This video will explain most of what any cuber competing for the first time will need to know, however this is not a substitute fo reading the regulations!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=dPL3eV-A0ww
If you are stoked to compete and ready to sign up, head over to the 'Registration & Payment' tab and it will guide you to the registration.
FAQs
Q: Do I use my own cube to compete?
A: YES! You are responsible for your own hardware in order to compete. This means you should bring your own cube.
Q: What is the normal age of competitors at these events?
A: All ages are welcome, but in general competitors are between 8 and 20 years old. Don't let this stop you though, everyone can and should cube! In previous competitions participants who were just 5 years of age also solved the cubes.
Q: How do I find results?
A: All results are posted on the WCA page within a week after the competition finishes. However, for the day of competing, go to live.worldcubeassocation.org to find information about current events. This is also where you will find information about upcoming rounds of events. Remember, the results are entered by a human so please be patient if you do not see your results immediately.
Q: Are there age divisions?
A: Nope! All competitors compete together.
Q: I want to attend, or I have friends/family who want to attend, but not compete. Do they need to pay as well?
A: No. All spectators are free to view the competition at no cost. There is payment only to compete. But in some cases, venue will be having restriction to allow spectators depending on the competition.
Q: Can I have fun at this event?
A: HECK YES! Cubing is amazing, and we sincerely hope you enjoy the competition!
If you have any further queries, please do mail the organizers & the delegate.
Please check your respective mail ID's through which you will receive all the communications from organisation team.
All the newcomers are requested to get their valid ID proofs with Date of Birth mentioned on it.
For the returning participants: Please claim your WCA ID if you have not claimed it yet. Link is provided below.
How To Claim your WCA ID
First time participants
Step 1 - Sign-up on WCA. You must mention your full name without any abbreviations while creating your WCA profile.
Step 2 - Register for the competition
Step 3 - Pay here - Payment Link
Returning participants
Step 1 - Sign-in using your email that you used for your previous competitions
Step 2 - Register for the competition.
Step 3 - Pay here - Payment Link
Registration for the event will only be accepted if a person has pre-registered on the WCA competition page AND made the payment.
The Following Fee Structure will be followed if you pay your fees from 21st October, 2024 00:00 IST onwards
| No. of Events | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₹500 |
| 2 | ₹600 |
| 3 | ₹700 |
| 4 | ₹800 |
| 5 | ₹900 |
| 6 | ₹1000 |
| 7 | ₹1100 |
| 8 | ₹1200 |
| 9 | ₹1300 |
| 10 | ₹1400 |
| 11 | ₹1500 |
| 12 | ₹1600 |
| 13 | ₹1700 |
| 14 | ₹1800 |
| 15 | ₹1900 |
| 16 | ₹2000 |
| 17 | ₹2100 |
Indian Participants will Pay the registration fees here: https://www.thecubeology.com/products/bengal-cube-open-2024
Notes:
1. You can't change the events once the registration period closes.
2. It is mandatory to pay the registration fees AND register on WCA to complete the full registration process.
3. Wait for 48 hours to get your registration confirmed after payment has been done.
| Category | Prizes For | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Event Winner | 1st Place in any Event | Trophy |
| Podiums | Top 3 for Every Event | Medals |
| State Champion | Fastest Bengal Cuber for Each Event | Trophy + Medal |
| Overall 1st | 1st Place in Sum of Ranks (Kinch) | Trophy |
| Sum of Ranks (Kinch) | Top 10 Fastest Cubers Overall | Medals |
| Upto 9 Years | Top 5 Fastest Cubers in this Age Category as per 3x3 | Medals |
| Upto 11 Years | Top 5 Fastest Cubers in this Age Category as per 3x3 | Medals |
| Upto 13 Years | Top 5 Fastest Cubers in this Age Category as per 3x3 | Medals |
| Upto 15 Years | Top 5 Fastest Cubers in this Age Category as per 3x3 | Medals |
| Youngest Cuber | The Youngest Participant of the Competition | Medal |
| Fastest Debutant | The Fastest New Comer of the Competition | Medal |
| Fastest Female | The Fastest Female Participant of the Competition as per 3x3 | Medal |
ALL WINNERS WILL GET DISCOUNT COUPONS & A CERTIFICATE ALONG WITH ABOVE MENTIONED PRIZES
Note : Prizes are Subject to change as per the Organizers Discretion
Title Sponsor: The Cubeology
Digital Partner : 360 Degree M
Media Partner : Bhuwalka Publicity Solution
A competition cannot run smoothly without the help of the Volunteers. Volunteers consist of Judges, Scrambles and Runners. We would like all the Participants, specially Returners to Actively take part in Volunteering to make this Competition a Huge Success.
Click Here to Go Through the Judges Tutorial.
Food Can be Purchased from nearby Food Outlets or Can be Ordered Online.
NOTE: NON VEG FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE VENUE
Nearest Railway Station & Airport.
● Howrah Railway Station - Public transport from the Station- Bus, Auto Rickshaw, E Rickshaw or Online Cab Services - Uber, Ola, Yatri Saathi, etc,
● Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport- Public transport from the Airport -Bus or Online Cab Services - Uber, Ola, Yatri Saathi, etc,
Live results of the competition will be available on WCA Live during and after the competition. This page will be updated as the competition draws closer.
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.