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Life & fun · May 1, 2022

I'm building the “chess.com” of speed cubing

CubeDesk is an advanced Rubik's Cube timer that offers 1v1, alg trainer, leaderboards, mini-games, and more.

I'm building the “chess.com” of speed cubing launched on May 1, 2022 with 140 votes, #187 of 2,942 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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CubeDesk is a platform for speed cubing enthusiasts to compete and improve their skills. It provides tools for cubers to track solves, participate in competitions, and connect with the speed cubing community. The platform launched in 2022 and caters to people interested in competitive and casual cube solving. CubeDesk stands out as a dedicated community hub designed specifically for the speed cubing niche.

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