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From Quitting to Rising: How a Russian Speedcubing Pro Was Made
Hello everyone, welcome to the GAN interview room. This time, we are joined by a 13-year-old cuber from Russia, GAN GURUS member Timofei Tarasenko. Who is Timofei? He is an all-round speedcubing talent from Russia, widely known by fans as “TT”. Self-taught for seven years, Timofei has built an impressive competitive record: 18 competitions, 9 records broken, and 111 podium finishes. How did he level up so fast in the world of speed cubes? Now, let’s follow GAN’s perspective and step into the rise of this Russian speedcubing prodigy A Tough Beginning, a Powerful Rise Looking at Timofei’s competition history,...
Four Years into Speedcubing: From Beginner to World Top 5
Hello everyone! Welcome to the GAN interview room, where we explore the stories behind top performers in the world of speed cubes and smart cube competitions. Today, we are excited to introduce an outstanding young cuber from Guangzhou, 8-year-old Deng Wanying, a member of the Speed Ace Team. Her impressive performance at the SSL-S4 Finals made her a rising star among speed cube enthusiasts worldwide. What is Deng Wanying like behind the scenes? Let’s explore her journey together with GAN and uncover the story behind this rising star of speed cube competitions. From Layer by Layer to Full ZB Deng...
A Decade of Battles, Still a World Champion
This time, the interviewee is Tymon Kolasiński from Poland, a world-renowned Speedcuber. Who is Tymon? No need for lengthy introductions—many of you already have plenty of answers in mind: One of the strongest cubers on the planet, master of both NxN and shape-mods, early “Pyraminx God,” pioneer of official 3x3 Sub-5, newly crowned 5x5 World Champion, and the stylishly cool guy of the cubing world… Today, let’s talk about some lesser-known stories of Tymon. A Decade of Battles, Still a World Champion Tymon first solved a Rubik’s Cube in 2015, when he was just ten years old....
Qixian Cao – the rising force of “She Power” in the cubing world
Qixian Cao's Name and the aura that surrounds her are well known among cubers: a full ZB expert, China's first female 3x3 record holder, and currently the fastest female in both average and single 3x3 solves. How was this record-breaking female cuber made? Let's dive into the story of this cool cube girl. The Fastest Girl in Speedcubing When it comes to Qixian Cao, one sentence sums her up well: "The sweetest braids, the fastest cube." In September 2023, at the Singapore Open Competition, 6-year-old Qixian Cao made her debut and instantly rose to fame, setting a...
Ruihang Xu: Playing football is a way to relax, and so is solving the Rubik’s Cube
If you follow speedcubing, you’re probably already familiar with Ruihang Xu. On June 5, 2021, he broke the 3x3 average world record with an impressive time of 5.48 seconds — the first time a Chinese cuber had ever claimed this title. With one breakthrough performance, he was hailed as a genius. But beyond the “genius” label — who is the real, down-to-earth Xu Ruihang? When recalling his first impression of the Rubik’s Cube, Xu scratched his head. As far back as he could remember, there had always been a cube at home. He tried playing with it—from...
Xuanyi Geng: The New-Gen "Cube Prodigy"
Today, we’ve invited Xuanyi Geng, who recently broke the world record, to talk about his journey with the Rubik’s Cube. In September 2023, Xuanyi Geng first made his mark at the Singapore Cube Competition, and since then, he has consistently shattered records at major competitions, quickly earning attention across the cube community. Just recently, at the WCA Shenyang Spring Cube Competition, he set a new world record in the 3x3 single solve with a time of 3.057 seconds, becoming the youngest world record holder in the history of this event. Curious about how he achieved such speed?...