Speedcubing fans, hold onto your cubes — the most anticipated WR recently has finally has been set! Yiheng Wang (王艺衡) has just broken the Rubik’s Cube single world record set by Max Park in June 2023, with an incredible 3.08-second solve on XMUM cube open 2025 in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia!
And let’s not forget: this wasn’t just a lucky fluke. Yiheng has been consistently pushing the limits with his sub-4 solves and he currently holds the 3x3 average world record of 4.05 seconds being such a dominant figure that honestly I'm too tired to describe again and again, every time he breaks a new record. Let his score sheet speak for itself:
Yiheng Wang's WCA score sheet in 2025
With this mind-blowing achievement, Yiheng cements his place among the all-time greats of speedcubing. But how did he do this? And what does this mean for the future of cubing? Let’s take a closer look!
The Fastest 3x3 Solves Ever 🕒
Here’s how Yiheng Wang’s 3.08 stacks up against the fastest official solves:
| Rank | Solver | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Yiheng Wang | 3.08s | 2025 |
| 2️⃣ | Max Park | 3.13s | 2023 |
| 3️⃣ | Yusheng Du | 3.47s | 2018 |
| 4️⃣ | Feliks Zemdegs | 4.22s | 2018 |
| 5️⃣ | Patrick Ponce | 4.24s | 2017 |
These times show how much the world record has dropped in recent years. Just a decade ago, a sub-5 solve seemed nearly impossible. Now, we’re talking about sub-3 as the next challenge!
These were the world record singles, however currently, in 2025 more cubers managed to set sub-4 personal records. Most of them in the past 2 years:
| Name | Result | Region | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yiheng Wang | 3.08 | China | 2024 |
| 2 | Max Park | 3.13 | United States | 2023 |
| 3 | Ruihang Xu (age 15) | 3.24 | China | 2024 |
| 4 | Luke Garrett | 3.44 | United States | 2023 |
| 5 | Aaron Huynh | 3.46 | United States | 2024 |
| 6 | Yusheng Du | 3.47 | China | 2018 |
| 7 | Xuanyi Geng | 3.49 | China | 2024 |
| 8 | Matty Hiroto Inaba | 3.59 | United States | 2024 |
| 9 | Tymon Kolasiński | 3.66 | Poland | 2024 |
| 10 | Aidan Grainger | 3.69 | United Kingdom | 2024 |
The Solve Video & Reconstruction
Scramble:
U2 R' D2 R B2 D2 B2 R2 B F U F R2 B2 R F' L2 F2 L
z' y // inspection
U' D' r R' D U' R' U' D // cross
R U R' // 1st pair
L U L' U' L U L2' // 2nd pair
U' L // 3rd pair
U2 R' U R U' R' U R // 4th pair
U' R' U R' U' R3 U' R' U R U R' U' U R' U' // U PERM
14.61 TPS
He had another sub-4 in this round: 4.41, 7.24, 3.08, 6.67, 3.93
Average: 5.00
What’s Next for Speedcubing? 🚀
Yiheng’s 3.08-second solve shows that sub-3 is within reach! A few years ago, many thought 3.47 seconds would be unbeatable, but cubers continue to prove that nothing is impossible.
Could Yiheng beat his own record? Or will Max Park, Tymon Kolasiński, or another rising star be the first to hit sub-3? One thing is certain—the speedcubing world is more exciting than ever!
FAQ – Your Questions Answered! ❓
Q: Will anyone ever solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 3 seconds?
A: It’s possible! Just a few years ago, sub-4 seemed impossible, until Yusheng Du casually shaved off 0.75 seconds from the record, and now we’re at 3.08. With better finger tricks, algorithms, and lucky scrambles, a sub-3 solve could happen soon!
Q: How fast is the average speedcuber?
A: Most competitive cubers solve the 3x3 in about 7–12 seconds. Yiheng’s 3.08-second time is several times faster than even top-level solvers!
Q: How long does it take to learn speedcubing?
A: If you practice regularly, you can get under 30 seconds in a few months. Getting to world-class speed takes years of dedication!
Q: What cube does Yiheng Wang use?
A: While the exact model isn’t confirmed, he likely uses a GAN 12 MagLev or GAN 13, which are popular among top cubers.
Yiheng Wang’s 3.08-second world record proves that with the right mix of skill, practice, and a bit of luck, the limits of cubing can always be pushed further. Could we see a sub-3 solve in 2025? At this rate, anything is possible!
For now, let’s celebrate Yiheng Wang’s legendary performance and see what’s next for the speedcubing world and learn the advanced solving method if you'd like to become a speedcuber yourself! 🎉
