Xuanyi Geng sets new Rubik's Cube world record

Six-year-old Xuanyi Geng set a new world record for the fastest 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube solve at the Guangzhou Grand Open 2026 in China. Geng completed the puzzle in 2.51 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 2.76 seconds held by Teodor Zajder.

The record was achieved during the second round of the competition and has been recognized by Guinness World Records and the World Cube Association. While Geng secured the individual single solve record, his average time across five rounds was 3.87 seconds, resulting in a sixth-place finish in the final.

Yiheng Wang won the overall tournament with an average time of 4.20 seconds. Geng, who previously held the world record for the best average in April 2026, remains a prominent figure in the speedcubing community.