Atlanta Algs at AIS Autumn 2025

Eli Parker delivered a masterclass in dexterity at the Atlanta International School, capturing the 3x3x3 One-Handed title with a decisive 10.45 winning average and a round-best 9.60 single. Solving the puzzle with a single hand demands exceptional fingertrick control, ergonomic turn efficiency, and unwavering lookahead to avoid lockups. Parker separated himself from a field of 54 competitors across two rounds, outpacing runner-up Keon Wilson who logged a 13.89 average, and third-place Caleb Chen who finished right behind at 13.92.

The one-handed contest was just one highlight at Atlanta Algs at AIS Autumn 2025, held on September 27, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. A total of 83 competitors gathered for the single-day WCA competition, which packed 13 rounds across 5 events into an intensive schedule. Speedcubing enthusiasts from across the region filled the venue, taking on puzzles ranging from the classic Rubik's Cube to specialized geometric challenges under official tournament regulations.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube event, Nicolás Sánchez emerged victorious from a stacked field of 81 competitors across three rounds of play. Sánchez secured top honors with a stellar 6.20 winning average and the best single of the event at 5.64. The final 3x3 results remained tight at the top of the table, as Caleb Chen captured second place with a 6.50 average, narrowly edging Matias Marcantoni-Nunez who claimed third with a mark of 6.52.

The fastest turns of the day took place in the 2x2x2 Cube, where Sujan Feist dominated the 74-competitor bracket to win with a blistering 0.97 average and a 0.77 best single across three rounds. Rowan Stough earned the second step on the podium with a 1.18 average, while Matias Marcantoni-Nunez picked up another podium finish by taking third place with a 1.38 average.

Beyond the podium battles, Atlanta Algs at AIS Autumn 2025 showcased substantial progress throughout the roster, as numerous competitors produced personal bests and expanded their repertoires. Cage Jackson took on four events and delivered a massive leap on the 2x2x2 Cube, recording a personal best of 5.25 that was 68.8 percent faster than their previous mark, while also making their first official attempt at the 3x3x3 Cube with a 27.14 solve. Tilden Cornwell tackled five events, slicing 57.1 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube personal best with a 2.10, cutting their Pyraminx best to 6.01, and marking their first ever Megaminx attempt with a time of 1:34.74. Shafin Latif enjoyed a standout performance across four events, finishing 12th in Megaminx with a first attempt time of 58.67, alongside a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 16.91, which was 54 percent faster than before.

The depth of progress continued across the venue as Gabriel Golson set three personal bests across four events, highlighted by a 3.23 in Pyraminx that was 49.2 percent faster than their prior record, and finished 10th overall in the event. Kevin Ding entered five events and recorded a 28.98 personal best in 3x3x3 One-Handed, a 44.5 percent improvement, while logging a first attempt at Megaminx in 2:16.11. Jack Wang lowered their Pyraminx personal best by 34.2 percent to 5.91 and made a first 2x2x2 Cube attempt of 8.79. Among the newcomers making their cubing competition debut, Noah Heredia-Torres competed in four events, posting first marks of 47.76 in 3x3x3 One-Handed and 9.37 in Pyraminx, while Viyom Bhombore completed four events with opening marks of 11.55 in 3x3x3 Cube and 1:47.17 in Megaminx.

In the Pyraminx tournament, Kevin Min took top honors among 64 competitors over three rounds, posting a 2.30 winning average and a 1.75 best single. Keon Wilson followed closely behind to claim second place with a 2.39 average, while Alex Bohac rounded out the podium in third with an average of 3.06.

The 12-sided Megaminx tested endurance across two rounds, with Jared Stinson capturing the title among 43 competitors by posting a swift 37.20 winning average and a best single of 33.55. Daniel Mullen secured second place with an average of 52.57, while Ireland's Declan Mangan-Lamb claimed the third podium position with a 54.23 average, representing the lone international podium result against 14 top-three finishes for United States competitors.

With fast times across every discipline, Atlanta Algs at AIS Autumn 2025 concluded as a high-energy showcase of speed cubing talent in the heart of Georgia. From one-handed mastery to landmark personal bests for emerging solvers, the competition delivered an exciting day of Rubik's Cube racing to close out the 2025 autumn schedule.