Rising star in the world of Rubik’s Cube
Jayden Anderson managed to shave off an impressive 10 seconds from his average time, demonstrating significant growth since his first competition.
Alberton’s Jayden Anderson has been making waves in the world of Rubik’s Cube competitions, showcasing remarkable skill and determination at every turn.
At 10 years old, Jayden’s journey from newcomer to competitive solver has been nothing short of inspiring.
Recently, Jayden participated in the Rubik’s Cube competition in Pretoria, marking his second venture into the competitive arena.
“The event provided an opportunity to improve my times and showcase my progress,” he said.
With dedicated practice leading up to the competition, Jayden shaved off 10 seconds from his average time, demonstrating significant growth since his first competition.
Always up for a challenge
For Jayden, preparation for the competition was both mental and physical.
Mentally, he focused on enjoying the experience and striving for personal improvement rather than solely aiming for victory. Physically, he meticulously prepared his magnetic cubes, ensuring optimal settings to enhance his performance.
In solving the Rubik’s Cube, he follows a strategic approach, relying on algorithms and quick thinking to navigate the puzzle efficiently.
Despite the challenges during the competition, including technical issues with the timer, he remained resilient, ultimately achieving a personal record time of 16 seconds.
Representing Sparrow Private School in Alberton added an extra layer of pride for Jayden, who values the opportunity to showcase his skills on a respected platform.
As the fastest solver among his peers, his success reflects positively on his school and community.
Looking ahead, Jayden’s aspirations extend beyond local competitions.
He dreams of reaching the international level and competing in championships, with the ultimate goal of becoming the best in South Africa.
This and that
Beyond the world of Rubik’s Cube competitions, Jayden gives credit to his hobby for improving his handwriting and boosting his confidence, highlighting the positive impact it had on various aspects of his life.
In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, practising cubing, and watching YouTube videos to enhance his skills.
With unwavering support from his family, including his younger brother and dedicated grandparents, Jayden continues to pursue his passion for cubing with enthusiasm and determination.
As Jayden sets his sights on future achievements, he remains grounded by his role model, Daniel Rush, Africa’s fastest cuber.
“I admire Rush not only for his impressive skills but also for his humble and down-to-earth demeanour,” said Jayden.
With his talent, drive, and supportive network, Jayden Anderson is undoubtedly a name to watch in the world of Rubik’s Cube competitions.
More about Rubik’s Cube competitions
A speedcubing competition is an event where cubers and puzzle enthusiasts gather to solve puzzles in a competitive setting. Results are compared to see which speedcuber is the fastest.
The most popular type of speedcubing competition is the World Cube Association (WCA) Competition.
Comparing people just a single time to determine who is the best is not fair, as your times may vary.
In a Rubik’s competition, everyone has to solve the Rubik’s cube five times.
Your best and worst times are removed from your five attempts, and an average time is taken from the remaining three.
You can get lucky once and make a mistake once without this impacting your average time. The average is what ranks you in the competition.
Usually, there are three or four rounds.
In the first round, everyone competes and a fixed number of people go through to the next round.
Between 10 and 16 people typically make it to the final.
In the final, everyone starts from zero again and here the winner is determined.
