Burke Mountain Cubikon 2025

A blistering 6.85-second average in the final round of the classic 3x3x3 Cube propelled Darshan Bhavanasi to victory in East Burke, Vermont, USA, anchoring a remarkable weekend of speedcubing. Held at the Burke Mountain Resort on December 6, 2025, Burke Mountain Cubikon 2025 drew 36 competitors across six distinct events and twelve rounds of action. The gathering proved to be a dominant showcase for American solvers, who captured 12 of the 18 total podium positions up for grabs throughout the single-day meet.

While the host nation piled up medals across the board, the fight at the very top was a compelling duel between Elijah Rain Phelps and Darshan Bhavanasi. Phelps enjoyed an exceptional outing, collecting three tournament victories and finishing in the top two across five different disciplines. Bhavanasi stood tall in the marquee events, securing two titles of his own to ensure India claimed four podium spots on the day. Solvers from Canada and Nigeria also broke through to earn one podium placement apiece during the packed program.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube division featured 34 competitors battling through three rounds of standard Rubik's Cube solving. Bhavanasi delivered when it counted most, posting a tournament-best single of 6.29 on his way to the 6.85 winning average. Phelps took second place with an average of 7.17 seconds, while Charles Amarello captured third with a mark of 9.05 seconds. The 3x3 results capped a high-caliber final round that showcased deep talent from across the region.

Phelps showcased incredible versatility across varied puzzles, starting with a dominant showing in Pyraminx. Across two rounds of play, Phelps recorded a winning average of 2.44 seconds and a top single of 2.16 to best a field of 27 entrants. Bhavanasi followed in second place with an average of 2.91, while Andrew Lofgren rounded out the podium at 3.88. In the 13-competitor Square-1 event, Phelps claimed another gold with a 7.17 average and a 6.20 single, leaving Bhavanasi in second at 12.63 and Evan Liu in third at 14.98.

The two-round Clock contest brought another victory for Phelps, who recorded an average of 5.13 seconds and a sharp 4.00 single among 24 competitors. Liu secured the silver medal with an average of 5.22, while Gabrielle Morasse earned Canada a podium spot by finishing third at 6.10. Over on the Megaminx, Bhavanasi turned the tables, claiming top honors with a 49.22 average and a 40.51 single. Phelps finished second with a 56.06 average, while Liu earned another bronze medal with a time of 1:05.21 in the 14-competitor field.

In the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, Charles Amarello stood atop the standings after two rounds of play against 15 competitors. Amarello claimed the title with a 12.52 winning average and a single solve of 12.24 seconds. Nigeria found the podium courtesy of Sadiq Ahmed, who secured second place with a 16.31 average, while Liu earned his third bronze medal of the day with an 18.19 mark. This fast-paced cubing competition tested solvers across specialized formats from morning until night at Burke Mountain Cubikon 2025.

Beyond the championship battles, several under-the-radar competitors made notable strides throughout the WCA competition. Will Alvery Marcotte delivered a huge leap in Pyraminx, cutting their personal best by 54.3 percent down to 6.68 seconds while also lowering their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 39.46. Patrick Holt set personal bests across three puzzles, improving their Clock mark by 39.4 percent to 11.76, Pyraminx to 5.28, and standard 3x3x3 to 10.57. Owen Young posted big improvements as well, dropping their Pyraminx best by 26.6 percent to 4.39 and their 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 25.3 percent to 18.98.

First-time achievements highlighted the depth of participation across the schedule. Luke Robles achieved personal bests in three different events, including a 15.30 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, and reached a best finish of 5th in the main cube. Luke Domingo tackled four events, making first ever attempts at Pyraminx with an 11.41, Square-1 with a 46.12, and Clock with a 37.35. Hobie Tibbits logged a first ever attempt at Megaminx with a 2:27.17, while Teddy Vretzakis made a first attempt at Clock in 27.62. Marie Holt completed a first ever attempt at the 3x3x3 Cube with a time of 1:46.86.

With 12 podium spots earned by United States competitors alongside international highlights from India, Nigeria, and Canada, Burke Mountain Cubikon 2025 offered memorable moments across every division. Solvers of all backgrounds tested their limits on the slopes of East Burke, pushing personal bests and setting official marks in speed cubing. As the 2025 calendar moves forward, the performances logged at Burke Mountain Resort stand as a testament to the thriving community of dedicated puzzle handlers.