Arkansolve Fall 2025

Eighty-three competitors gathered at the University of Arkansas as Arkansolve Fall 2025 delivered a total sweep for home-nation solvers across six different disciplines. Held on November 22, 2025, the single-day WCA competition featured 13 rounds of intense puzzle solving in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. By the time the final timers were stopped, United States competitors had captured all 18 podium positions available across the entire schedule, establishing complete control over the weekend medal table.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event drew a bustling field of 82 entrants through three rigorous rounds. Titus Sutterfield emerged as the champion of the classic Rubik's Cube category, delivering a winning average of 7.95 seconds alongside a best single solve of 7.79 seconds. Michael Shubentsov followed in second place with an average of 8.37 seconds, while Marcus Kamen claimed third place by averaging 9.00 seconds in the decisive final round.

Marcus Kamen was not finished leaving his mark on Arkansolve Fall 2025, capturing gold in the Pyraminx event. Out of 66 competitors across three rounds, Kamen posted a remarkably swift winning average of 1.76 seconds and an event-best single of 1.53 seconds. Titus Sutterfield added another trophy to his tally by taking second place with an average of 4.19 seconds, while Jeffrey Woolston rounded out the top three with a 4.52 average.

In the complex big-cube and side-event rotations, speedcubing enthusiasts watched tight battles unfold. Zachary Johnson took first place in the 4x4x4 Cube, topping a field of 48 competitors with a 32.25 average and a best single of 29.76 seconds. Zachary Walden took the silver medal in 33.65 seconds, while Sutterfield earned his third podium of the meet by taking third in 35.22 seconds. On the larger 6x6x6 Cube, Chaeli Baker won the single-round showdown among 20 entrants with a 1:46.61 average, besting Walden and Hana Nakano.

Beyond the championship battles, Arkansolve Fall 2025 showcased tremendous personal progress across the roster. Alex DeCosta cut their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 54 percent down to 20.57 seconds while taking on a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:33.51. Curtis Gibson chopped their 3x3x3 Cube mark by 44.1 percent to 16.26 seconds and recorded a first Pyraminx solve of 9.18 seconds. Konnor Judkins improved their Clock personal best by 54.1 percent to 22.25 seconds, while Ethan Frank dropped their 3x3x3 Cube best by 34.7 percent to 18.39 seconds.

First-time steps into new disciplines highlighted the depth of speed cubing ambition throughout the hall. Landrum McNiell took on six events, securing 13th place in 6x6x6 Cube with a 4:04.97 first attempt while logging maiden runs in Clock at 9.25 seconds and Square-1 at 1:08.43. LeDory Yu tried Square-1 for the first time at 47.24 seconds, 4x4x4 Cube at 1:08.76, and Pyraminx at 7.06 seconds. Robbie Shimabukuro registered a first Clock run of 11.87 seconds and lowered their 4x4x4 Cube best by 32 percent to 1:05.39. Riley Dunn entered six disciplines, setting a first Pyraminx mark of 4.66 seconds and finishing 19th in 6x6x6 Cube.

Specialized puzzles kept the pressure high throughout the afternoon. Trenton Cuzick triumphed in Clock, posting a 5.35 winning average and a 4.58 single across two rounds of 38 participants, finishing ahead of Bryson Andrews and Silas Rudisill. In Square-1, Michael S. Lander won the gold with an 11.28 average and a single of 10.40 seconds, holding off Sutterfield in second and Andrews in third.

With full 3x3 results logged and all podium positions swept by United States competitors, Arkansolve Fall 2025 concluded a busy day of competitive action in Fayetteville. The energetic turnout of 83 competitors at the University of Arkansas demonstrated the vitality of the cubing competition circuit in 2025, setting a solid foundation for every participant heading into the next competitive season.