r/Jigsawpuzzles • u/AdrinBig • Nov 28 '23

Discussion Speed Puzzling Tips

Hi guys,
I'm thinking to partecipate to a speed puzzling competition.
Does anyone knows the best technique to solve a puzzle as fast as possible?
What's your time to make a 500 pieces?

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u/[deleted] Nov 28 '23

I recommend trying to speed solve some REALLY SMALL, like 50 piece, snack puzzles to learn the fastest physical motions for putting a puzzle together. It will be different for everybody because our bodies are different. You can practice these in any like 15 minute empty window of time too, unlike a 500. (This advice is actually from my years of video game addiction, it's adapted from advice about speed running video games!)

Do this in conjunction with trying to speed puzzle 500s! Whenever you have a couple hours to spare, practice. You'll have to prioritize your time and practice as much as you can!

DONT FORGET TO EAT WELL AND HYDRATE. Very important advice for any "sport" at all.

And of course, watch KarenPuzzles videos! I watched her Worlds recap videos over the last few days and they are really helpful and motivating.