Erik Akkersdijk

Erik Akkersdijk Erik Akkersdijk in ! Background Information Alias(es): chip Skylark Country: Netherlands Born: October 7, 1989 (age 21) Occupation(s): Years Active: 2005-present WCA ID: 2005AKKE01 Claim to Fame: WRs, TuRBo

Erik Akkersdijk is a Dutch speedcuber. He is known for setting numerous world records in 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and Megaminx, including 3x3 single record of 7.08 seconds, which stood for over two years.

Major Contributions

Methods

• Invented the EG method for 2x2 with Gunnar Krig.
• Invented and published the TuRBo 3x3 blindfoldsolving method
• Wrote a Megaminx guide optimizing Grant Tregay's method for speed

Achievements

Continental Titles
Preceded by Jean Pons 2006	4x4 Speedsolve European Champion 2008	Succeeded by Giovanni Contardi 2010
Preceded by Ron van Bruchem 2006	5x5 Speedsolve European Champion 2008	Succeeded by Michal Halczuk 2010
Preceded by Stefan Pochmann 2006	Megaminx European Champion 2008	Succeeded by Bálint Bodor 2010

See Also

• EG Method
• TuRBo

External links

• Speedsolving.com: Interview wih Erik Akkersdijk
• Wikipedia article

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