Erik Akkersdijk
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Erik Akkersdijk is a Dutch Rubik's Cube
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In 2008, he set several world records in Rubik's Cube, including the standard 3x3x3 cube.
He started cubing in August 2005. Now he is globally known as one of the best speedcubers in the world. Akkersdijk is studying Environmental Management at the Saxion University of Applied science in Deventer
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Also he appeared in the German Stern TV hosted by the well-known Günther Jauch
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On his YouTube channel, frk17, videos are uploaded by Akkersdijk explaining or showing his speedcubing skills.
There is also a YouTube video of him solving the 3x3x3 in 7.08, filmed by his friend.
Rubik's Cube
Rubik's Cube is a 3-D mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.Originally called the "Magic Cube", the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp. in 1980 and won the German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle that...
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Speedcubing
Speedcubing is the activity of solving a Rubik's Cube or related puzzle as quickly as possible...
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In 2008, he set several world records in Rubik's Cube, including the standard 3x3x3 cube.
He started cubing in August 2005. Now he is globally known as one of the best speedcubers in the world. Akkersdijk is studying Environmental Management at the Saxion University of Applied science in Deventer
Deventer
Deventer is a municipality and city in the Salland region of the Dutch province of Overijssel. Deventer is largely situated on the east bank of the river IJssel, but also has a small part of its territory on the west bank. In 2005 the municipality of Bathmen Deventer is a municipality and city in...
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Media appearances
After he set the world record of 7.08 seconds Akkersdijk appeared on a show in The Netherlands called 'Ik wed dat ik het kan' (I bet I can do it) where he solved a cube with his feet in 1 minute 30 seconds and won €1000.Also he appeared in the German Stern TV hosted by the well-known Günther Jauch
Günther Jauch
Günther Johannes Jauch is a German television host. He is a member of the Hamburg Jauch family, but currently lives in Potsdam, Brandenburg with his wife Thea Jauch and his four children.- Biography :...
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On his YouTube channel, frk17, videos are uploaded by Akkersdijk explaining or showing his speedcubing skills.
There is also a YouTube video of him solving the 3x3x3 in 7.08, filmed by his friend.
World records holding
| Record type | Result | Set at |
| 2×2×2 Cube Pocket Cube The Pocket Cube is the 2×2×2 equivalent of a Rubik's Cube. The cube consists of 8 pieces, all corners.-Permutations:... Single |
0.96 seconds | Geneva Open 2008 |
National record holdings
| Record type | Result | Set at |
| 5x5x5 Cube Professor's Cube The Professor's Cube is a mechanical puzzle, a 5×5×5 version of the Rubik's Cube. It has qualities in common with both the original 3×3×3 Rubik's Cube and the 4×4×4 Rubik's Revenge, and knowing the solution to either can help when working on the 5×5×5 cube.... Single |
1 minute 10.43 seconds | Dutch Nationals 2009 |
| 3x3x3 fewest moves | 26 moves | Dutch Nationals 2009 |
| 3x3x3 with feet Single | 51.36 seconds | Euro 2008 |
| Megaminx Megaminx The Megaminx is a dodecahedron-shaped puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It has a total of 50 movable pieces to rearrange, compared to the 20 movable pieces of the Rubik's cube.- History :... Single |
59.78 seconds | Danish Open 2009 |
| 6x6x6 Cube V-Cube 6 The V-Cube 6 is the 6×6×6 version of Rubik's Cube. Unlike the original puzzle , it has no fixed facets: the center facets are free to move to different positions... Single |
2 minutes 27.02 seconds | The Hague Open 2009 |
| 7x7x7 Cube V-Cube 7 The V-Cube 7 is the 7×7×7 version of Rubik's Cube. It was invented by Panagiotis Verdes and is produced by his company, Verdes Innovations SA. Like the 5×5×5, the V-Cube 7 has both fixed and movable center facets.- Mechanics :... Single |
4 minutes 9.96 seconds | German Open 2010 |
| Rubik's Magic Rubik's Magic Rubik's Magic, like Rubik's Cube, is a mechanical puzzle invented by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik and first manufactured by Matchbox in the mid-1980s.... Single |
0.88 seconds | Dutch Nationals 2009 |
| 5x5x5 Cube Professor's Cube The Professor's Cube is a mechanical puzzle, a 5×5×5 version of the Rubik's Cube. It has qualities in common with both the original 3×3×3 Rubik's Cube and the 4×4×4 Rubik's Revenge, and knowing the solution to either can help when working on the 5×5×5 cube.... Average |
1 minute 16.87 seconds | Czech Open 2009 |
| 3x3x3 with feet Average | 1 minute 19.27 seconds | Polish Open 2009 |
| Megaminx Megaminx The Megaminx is a dodecahedron-shaped puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It has a total of 50 movable pieces to rearrange, compared to the 20 movable pieces of the Rubik's cube.- History :... Average |
1 minute 4.34 seconds | Danish Open 2009 |
| Pyraminx Pyraminx The Pyraminx is a tetrahedral puzzle similar to the Rubik's Cube. It was invented and patented by Uwe Meffert, and introduced by Tomy Toys of Japan in 1981. Meffert continues to sell it in his toy shop, .... Average |
5.74 seconds | Bristol Spring 2010 |
| 6x6x6 Cube V-Cube 6 The V-Cube 6 is the 6×6×6 version of Rubik's Cube. Unlike the original puzzle , it has no fixed facets: the center facets are free to move to different positions... Average |
2 minutes 45.56 seconds | The Hague Open 2009 |
| 7x7x7 Cube V-Cube 7 The V-Cube 7 is the 7×7×7 version of Rubik's Cube. It was invented by Panagiotis Verdes and is produced by his company, Verdes Innovations SA. Like the 5×5×5, the V-Cube 7 has both fixed and movable center facets.- Mechanics :... Average |
4 minutes 27.50 seconds | Danish Open 2010 |
| Rubik's Magic Rubik's Magic Rubik's Magic, like Rubik's Cube, is a mechanical puzzle invented by the Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik and first manufactured by Matchbox in the mid-1980s.... Average |
1.04 seconds | German Open 2009 |