A six-year-old speedcuber from China has made history by breaking the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice within three days.
Lian Yunzhi, from Chengdu, recorded averages of 4.52 seconds and 4.27 seconds at World Cube Association competitions in Wuhan and Guangzhou.
Her second result made her the first female speedcuber to achieve an average below 4.5 seconds.
Rubik’s Cube World Record Falls Twice
Lian first broke the record with her 4.52-second average in Wuhan.
Just three days later, she improved the mark to 4.27 seconds in Guangzhou.
The remarkable performances have placed the young Chinese competitor among the fastest female 3×3 speedcubers.
Before Lian’s performances, Qixian Cao held the record. Cao began solving cubes at three and recorded a 5.97-second average in 2023 at the age of six.
Young Speedcuber Practices for Hours
Lian discovered speedcubing through an extracurricular class.
Later, her mother encouraged her to focus more on the activity. The family believed cubing could help develop several useful skills.
Lian now practices with her parents for around two to three hours each day.
She has also learned more than 1,300 solving algorithms. These techniques allow speedcubers to recognize patterns and choose efficient solutions.
Lian Yunzhi’s Impressive Competition Record
According to the World Cube Association, Lian has already competed in 33 events across China.
She has completed 569 official solves during those competitions.
Her best single time for a standard 3×3×3 cube stands at 3.54 seconds. She has also solved a 2×2×2 cube in just 2.15 seconds.
These results show the level of speed and precision she has developed at a remarkably young age.
Rubik’s Cube Builds More Than Speed
Lian’s mother, Lin, said solving cubes can develop concentration, memory and logical thinking.
She also pointed to spatial awareness and a healthy approach to winning and losing.
According to Lin, speedcubing involves more than memorizing algorithms.
Instead, competitors must use logical reasoning to identify efficient solutions under intense time pressure.
A Remarkable Start to a Young Career
Lian’s rapid progress has attracted attention in China’s speedcubing community.
Breaking the Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days marks a remarkable achievement for a six-year-old competitor.
With continued practice and competition experience, her performances will remain closely watched as she develops her speedcubing skills.
