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H2H Rules

H2H rounds happen on video conferencing platforms (not fixed to Google Meet). Credentials will be shared with qualified participants. Join 5–10 minutes earlier for setup. Scrambles are shared in the call and solving is alternate.

Mandatory: Stackmat timer is compulsory for H2H matches in Playoffs and Finals.

3×3 Playoffs Format (Top 8)

Quarterfinals (Bo5)
Seed 1 vs Seed 8
Seed 2 vs Seed 7
Seed 3 vs Seed 6
Seed 4 vs Seed 5
Semi-finals (Bo5)
Winner of Seed 1 vs 8 plays Winner of Seed 3 vs 6
Winner of Seed 2 vs 7 plays Winner of Seed 4 vs 5
3rd Place Match (Bo5)
Losers of Semi-finals compete for 3rd place
Final (Bo7)
Winners of Semi-finals compete for the Championship

2×2, Pyraminx, Skewb & Clock Playoffs Format (Top 4)

  • Qualifier 1 (Bo5): Seed 1 vs Seed 2 — winner goes to Final, loser goes to Qualifier 2.
  • Eliminator (Bo5): Seed 3 vs Seed 4 — winner goes to Qualifier 2, loser finishes 4th.
  • Qualifier 2 (Bo5): Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator — winner goes to Final, loser finishes 3rd.
  • Final (Bo7): Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 — winner is crowned Champion.
This format applies to 2×2, Pyraminx, Skewb, and Clock.

Regulations

  • Standard WCA Regulations will apply wherever possible.
  • In case of conflict, Cubing Clash event-specific rules take priority.
View WCA Regulations: worldcubeassociation.org/regulations