Brazos Cubing Fall 2024

A total of 101 competitors gathered on October 20, 2024, bringing high-stakes focus and precise problem solving to the tables at Blinn at Texas A&M - RELLIS. The single-day speedcubing tournament delivered twelve rounds across five distinct categories in Bryan, Texas, USA. Blindfolded solving, although not contested on the day, always casts a long shadow over such gatherings, reminding everyone how memory, mental mapping, and complete composure under pressure define elite puzzle mastery. That same intense cognitive concentration was evident throughout the day as solvers tackled complex algorithms and split-second decisions.

The classic Rubik's Cube drew a massive lineup of 97 competitors through three intense rounds of play. Ryan Pilat took command of the premier event, capturing first place with an impressive winning average of 5.87 seconds alongside a best single of 5.65. Siddharth Reddy earned the silver spot on the podium with a 6.89 average, while Jeremy Sheng rounded out the top three by securing third with an 8.25 average. The 3x3 results underlined the exceptional depth of talent present at Brazos Cubing Fall 2024.

In the rapid-fire 2x2x2 Cube event, 92 competitors navigated three rounds of explosive turns where every millisecond counted. Siddharth Reddy captured victory with a scorching winning average of 1.20 seconds, boosted by a best single solve of 0.90 seconds. Ryan Pilat secured the runner-up position with an average of 1.70 seconds, while Tej Aliota finished third with an average of 2.65. The event produced intense parity across the bracket, showcasing the tight margins typical of short-format speed cubing.

The Pyraminx brought 74 entrants to the floor over two competitive rounds, with Andres Rodriguez claiming the gold with an average of 2.39 seconds and a top single of 1.81. Ryan Pilat added another podium to his collection by taking second with a 2.79 average, followed by Derek Herrera of the Philippines in third at 4.92. In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, Tyler Gee showed remarkable dexterity across three rounds, winning the 58-competitor field with an average of 11.78 seconds. Pilat finished second at 12.34, while Herrera claimed third at 13.76.

Big cubes tested endurance and pattern recognition as 41 competitors took on the 5x5x5 Cube in a direct final round. Ryan Pilat secured his second tournament title of the day, winning with an average of 54.47 seconds and a best single of 46.27. Dylan Michaels took the second spot with a 58.51 average, and Jeremy Sheng earned third place with a time of 1:01.62. Pilat completed the day with an extraordinary five podium finishes, highlighting a dominant performance across varied formats at this WCA competition.

Away from the top of the podiums, numerous competitors achieved significant breakthroughs and marked major milestones. Louis Alexander Wilkerson delivered a stunning 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 3.45 seconds, which was 66.4 percent faster than his previous mark, and added a 10.2 percent improvement on the 3x3x3 Cube at 12.96 while making a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 9.57. Raylan Miskie slashed 62 percent off his 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best with a 31.33, improved his 3x3x3 Cube time by 21.6 percent to 15.78, and logged a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with a 6.50. Will Alex Covington dropped his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 53.2 percent to 36.18 and posted an 11.70 in his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube.

Personal milestones continued as Cooper Consford cut 48.5 percent from his Pyraminx best down to 16.59, improved by 27.9 percent on the 3x3x3 Cube to 37.63, and recorded a 17.02 in his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube. Corbin Hanson improved his 3x3x3 One-Handed time by 43.5 percent to 30.05, cut his Pyraminx personal best by 37.1 percent to 7.63, and entered five events, recording a 2.80 in his first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube. Gabriel King tackled five events, recording a 26.72 in his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed, a 2:08.71 in his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube, and an 8.03 in his first ever attempt at Pyraminx. Vikyath Madhurakavi took part in his first WCA competition across five events, posting a 12.64 in his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube, while Aiza Memon made a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube in 3.11, a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 9.20, and a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 27.52.

Podium finishes across the weekend were split between the USA with 13 top-three placements and the Philippines with 2. The single-day tournament demonstrated the enduring popularity of classic twisty puzzles alongside specialized disciplines like one-handed solving and large cubes. The energy at Brazos Cubing Fall 2024 proved that precision timing and deep concentration continue to push standards forward in the region, setting an exciting baseline as competitors look ahead to the next season of events.