What is a Skewb?
The Skewb is a mechanical puzzle that’s similar to a Rubik’s Cube. It’s a 6-sided, twisty puzzle with 8 corner pieces and 6 square center pieces. The puzzle rotates around its corners, so any move turns half of the puzzle.
This results in over 3 million possible combinations. Kevin Gittemeier The Skewb was invented by Tony Durham and marketed by Uwe Mèffert. It’s a shape-mod of the Pyraminx, which is why it was originally called the Pyraminx Cube.
However, the Skewb is different from the Pyraminx because the centers rotate around the axis when turning the puzzle. Competitive Skewbs are magnetic and some have concave designs to make them easier to grip.
Top 10 Skewbers
| Ranking | Name | Result | Country | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zayn Khanani | 0.81 | United States | NAC 2022 |
| 2 | Manuel Prieto de Antón | 0.88 | Spain | Baztan Open 2023 |
| 3 | Andrew Huang | 0.93 | Australia | WCA World Championship 2019 |
| 4 | Leo Min-Bedford | 0.97 | Canada | Selangor Cube Open 2019 |
| 5 | Maksymilian Kulas | 0.98 | Poland | Cube4fun Bełżyce 2023 |
| 6 | Carter Kucala | 1.02 | United States | Minnesota Cube Days 2020 |
| 7 | Oskar Hanuszkiewicz | 1.02 | Poland | Cube4fun Bełżyce 2023 |
| 8 | Carlos Méndez García-Barroso | 1.03 | Spain | Lazarillo Open 2022 |
| 9 | Daniel Vædele Egdal | 1.04 | Denmark | Tårnby Cube Træf 2019 |
| 10 | Cezary Mach | 1.05 | Poland | GLS III 2023 |
Legendary 0.81 Skewb Solve by Zayn Khanani
About the author
Abdurahmon Abdusamatov, a speedcubing instructor, started his Rubik’s Cube journey at the age of 7, quickly excelling in the craft. His skill led him to compete in multiple World Cube Association (WCA) events, showcasing his remarkable talent. Now, he dedicates his expertise to mentoring new enthusiasts, helping them master this challenging and rewarding puzzle.