TL;DR: A Quick Summary
Apex Cubing: The Trinity is an online speedcubing competition happening on February 22, 2026 that offers 1-on-1 live judging via Zoom—which no other virtual competition does.
Key details:
- Events: 2×2, 3×3, Pyraminx, plus “Fastest Scrambler 3×3”
- Format: You choose your own 1-hour time slot; Average of 2 solves per event
- Registration deadline: February 20, 2026
- Requirements: Laptop with webcam, stable internet, WCA-legal cubes
Prizes:
- Top 10 in each event get physical trophies
- Top 25 get exclusive goodies
- Everyone gets a personalized certificate with their photo
What makes it unique: Each competitor gets their own qualified judge on Zoom in real-time (you control the timer, the judge watches and verifies), versus typical online competitions where you just upload videos or the judge controls the timer in a group.
Experience The World’s Only Live One-on-One Judged Online Speedcubing Competition in February
Apex Cubing: The Trinity – 2026 Edition
February 22nd, 2026 | Zoom Platform | Choose Your Own Time Slot
For years, Apex Cubing has pioneered what no other competition in the world offers: LIVE, 1-on-1 judging on Zoom with qualified cubers. This isn’t just another online tournament. This is the gold standard of virtual speedcubing—where YOU get a dedicated judge, zero lag, and maximum fairness.
How to Register – Step by Step
1.
Choose Your Events
Click the “Register” button for each event you want to compete in (you can register for multiple events) and fill in your details.
2.
Select Your Time Slot
Pick your preferred 1-hour competition slot that works with your schedule (limited availability per hour)
3.
Complete Payment
Pay the registration fees with your preferred payment method.
4.
Receive Confirmation
You’ll get your Zoom details to compete on February 22nd, 2026 IST
The Problem Cubers Face in Traditional Virtual Contests
If you’ve competed online before, you know the frustration:
- Lag and timing errors that cost you precious milliseconds because the judge controls the timer.
- Delayed or absent judging that makes you feel like just another number in a spreadsheet
- Zero accountability—upload a video and hope someone reviews it fairly days later
- Impersonal experience that drains the competitive thrill and pressure you need to perform your best
We solved this problem years ago. And we’re still the only ones who have. For years, Cubing Heat has set the global standard with a format no one else has replicated:
How our online speedcubing competition 2026 works
How Does Our Proven 1-on-1 Live Judging Work?
Your Personal Qualified Judge on Zoom
Enter your designated Zoom breakout room at your chosen time. One certified cuber-judge. One competitor. Total focus on YOUR solve.
Zero Lag, Maximum Fairness
Live inspection. Real-time scramble verification. You control the timer, just like a premium in person WCA competition: from your home.
Judges Are Qualified Cubers
Every judge understands speedcubing because they ARE speedcubers. They know the regulations, they recognize advanced techniques, and they ensure absolute fairness.
🏅 Elite Treatment for Every Solve
No feeling like part of a crowd. You get the prestige and attention world-class cubers deserve.
| Other Virtual Contests | Our Cubing Championships | |
| Timer Control | ❌ Controlled by judges; high risk of lag & timing errors. | ✅ You control your timer. Millisecond precision on your side. Like a WCA event. |
| Judging Style | ❌ Impersonal; you’re just a row in a spreadsheet. | ✅ Interactive & Supportive. Judges help with scrambles and encourage your best solve. |
| Accountability | ❌ Results are final immediately, even if a mistake was made. | ✅ Dual-Layer Review. We re-watch every recording post-event to verify flags and ensure zero errors |
| Atmosphere | ❌ Dull and lonely; zero competitive feel. | ✅ High-Stakes Thrill. Live interaction that mimics the feel of an official WCA podium. |
| Fairness | ❌ Lack of oversight allows for easy cheating. | ✅ Strict Integrity. Zero-tolerance for cheating; 100% fair play for honest cubers. |
Some Love From Our Participants’ Parents
“It’s a great experience for the kids plus the competitions are so well planned by the Cubing heat team that it makes us look forward to upcoming challenges as well ”
“Awesome experience at the competition! Organised very professionally. It was a pleasure for the children and parents to be a part of this competition! ”
“Cubing Heat has been a great platform for my son to learn speedcubing. The competitions, held by them, gave him an opportunity to compete with other speedcubers around the globe and showcase his skills.”
This is competitive cubing, elevated. This is The Trinity: 2×2, 3×3 and Pyraminx
Compete in any or all of these categories:
- 2×2
- 3×3
- Pyraminx
- [Special Event] Fastest Scrambler 3×3
Think you can scramble faster than anyone? Show us your scrambling speed in this unique competition pioneered by Cubing Heat
Maximum Convenience: You Choose When You Compete
Forget rigid tournament schedules that conflict with school, work, or training. Select your own 1-hour competition slot that fits YOUR schedule, YOUR timezone, YOUR life.
⚠️ Limited slots per hour. First-come, first-served. Don’t miss your window.
🏆 How to win prizes?
Your ranking in each event is determined by your Average of 2 solves. The better your average, the higher you rank. The higher you rank, the more you win.
You can win prizes in MULTIPLE events if you compete in more than one!
🥇 TOP 10 WINNERS PER EVENT = PHYSICAL TROPHIES
Each of the 4 events (2×2, 3×3, Pyraminx, Fastest Scrambler) awards trophies to the Top 10 performers:
🥇 1st Place
1st Place Trophy – The ultimate recognition for the fastest fingers in your event
🥈 2nd Place
2nd Place Trophy – Excellence recognized and celebrated
🥉 3rd Place
3rd Place Trophy – Podium finish with hardware to prove it
🏅 4th through 10th Place
Bronze Trophy – Join the elite Top 10 with your own trophy
💡 Compete in all 4 events = 4 chances to win a trophy!
🎁 TOP 25 PER EVENT = EXCLUSIVE GOODIES
Finish in the Top 25 of any event and receive exclusive rewards:
- ✅ Special Edition Buttons – Limited edition Apex Cubing: The Trinity 2026 collectibles
- ✅ Exclusive Stickers – Premium stickers you can’t get anywhere else
These aren’t generic prizes. These are curated goodies designed specifically for Top 25 performers.
💡 Top 10 winners also receive these goodies in addition to their trophies!
Everyone who competes gets guaranteed rewards:
Personalised Participation Certificate
This isn’t a normal certificate with your name plugged in. This is a professionally designed certificate featuring YOUR registration photo—personalized proof of your participation in cubing history. E- Certificates for every participant. High quality physical certificates available on request1
You don’t just compete. You take home tangible proof of your journey
What Do You Need to Compete?
Mandatory Equipment:
- 💻 Laptop with Working Webcam (required for live judging verification)
- 🌐 Stable Internet Connection (for smooth Zoom experience)
- WCA-legal Cubes for your chosen events (and physical timer for Fastest Scrambler 3×3)
- 📸 Recent Photo (required during registration for your custom certificate)
No phones. A laptop with a webcam is mandatory to ensure proper camera angles for fair judging.
Registration Closes: February 20th, 2026
Slots are filling rapidly due to our limited judging capacity per hour.
Why Time Slots Fill Fast
Unlike mass online competitions where hundreds compete simultaneously with minimal oversight, we limit participation per hour because:
- Every competitor gets their own qualified judge
- Every solve receives real-time, undivided attention
- Quality over quantity is our standard
Once your preferred time slot is gone, it’s gone forever.
The Global Standard No One Else Has Matched
✅ We pioneered 1-on-1 live judging years ago
While others group you or delay judging, we’ve been perfecting the personal touch since the beginning.
✅ We’re STILL the only ones doing it
In a world of mass online competitions, we remain the sole platform offering individualized, live judging with qualified judges.
✅ Judges are qualified cubers, not random volunteers
They understand techniques, regulations, and the spirit of competition because they live it themselves.
✅ Average of 2 format keeps it fast and fair
Enough solves to prove consistency without marathon sessions. Clean, competitive, and efficient.
✅ Four diverse events including Fastest Scrambler
Whether you’re a 2×2 speedster, 3×3 maestro, Pyraminx tactician, or lightning-fast scrambler—there’s a podium with your name on it.
Don’t Compete Like Everyone Else. Compete Like a Champion.
Apex Cubing: The Trinity isn’t just a competition—it’s a statement. A statement that you demand excellence, fairness, and recognition.
You’ve put in the solves. The algorithms. The endless practice sessions.
Now compete on the platform that respects your dedication.
For years, we’ve proven that online competitions can match the prestige of in-person events. Now it’s your turn to experience what cubers around the world already know:
There’s Apex Cubing. And then there’s everything else.
🏆 Ready to Join Cubing History?
Register Below
Competition Details:
- Date: February 22nd, 2026 IST
- Platform: Zoom, Global participation.
- Registration Deadline: February 20th, 2026
- Format: Average of 2 solves per event
- Experience: World’s ONLY 1-on-1 Live Judging with Qualified Cubers
📞 Questions?
Contact Us: +917019121507
- E – certificates will be provided for FREE and can be downloaded digitally, then printed at your local printer shop. However, we do also print and ship a high quality non tearable certificate for an extra charge and on request. Contact us for more details. ↩︎