Teodor Zajder Sets 4.41 European Record Average in Gdańsk, PL
Teodor now holds the World's fastest single & Europe's fastest Average of 5.
On Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at GLS Gdańsk III 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland, Teodor Zajder delivered the defining performance of his career, posting a 4.41 3x3 Average to secure his place at the top of European speedcubing.
A Performance That Changes the Hierarchy
The contrast between #1 & #2 is what makes the shift even more striking. Tymon Kolasiński has recorded 30 sub-5 averages in competition, a level of consistency built over time at the very top of the sport. By comparison, this result marks just Teodor Zajder’s third-ever sub-5 average.
Unconventional Execution Under Pressure
One thing that stood out in this average was how it was achieved: 2 solves with ZB and 3 with CFOP.
At the highest level, that kind of method switching is extremely rare. Most top solvers, including Tymon, rely on a single, highly optimized system. Teodor’s willingness to adapt mid-average shows a different kind of confidence, one rooted in feel and recognition rather than rigid structure.
On his 3.84-second solve, he executed a pseudo xx-cross, a highly efficient start that mirrors the kind of advanced solution planning typically associated with Tymon himself. Solve reconstruction is below, courtesy of Stewy from reco.nz.
Scramble: U L2 D' F2 D2 U' B2 F2 U' R2 B' U' F R U' L2 R' U' B' L
Solution:
y' // inspection
R' F D' U' R F2 R // pseudo xx-cross
L' U2 y' R U R' U' R U R' U R' F2 R // 3rd pair/finish cross
U2' L' U2 L U L' U' L // 4th pair
U' U F R U R' U' R U R' U' F' R U R' U' R' F R F' U2 // ZBLL
49 Moves / 3.84 Seconds = 12.76 Turns Per Second
Solve Breakdown Insight
After solving the pseudo XX-cross, Teodor transitions with L’ U2 y’, into a smooth “Double Sexy” continuation for the third pair.
Rather than finishing the cross first, he begins solving this third pair before completing the final cross edge, prioritizing ergonomics & efficiency over structure. This Free-FOP solution results is a smooth, continuous flow that keeps the fourth pair in front and preserves edge orientation for a TPS-friendly ZBLL.
The pseudo XX-cross itself is only seven moves, but the separation is in the smooth solution & continuation. This is a perfect example of creating your own luck.
A Breakout Moment, On a Familiar Stage
This result marks a massive breakthrough at a competition that is quickly becoming his signature venue. Gdańsk has now produced his 4.41 European Record Average & 2.76 World Record Single - his biggest career breakthroughs.
For a solver who had only occasionally dipped below 5 seconds prior, this competition represents a complete transformation. Teodor Zajder has officially arrived.