Christchurch Autumn 2026

Thirty competitors assembled at WEA Christchurch across May 23 and May 24, 2026, setting into motion a packed weekend of speedcubing. Over two days and twenty rounds, solvers took on nine distinct events in Christchurch, New Zealand. From the earliest qualifying heats to the high-stakes finals, the cubing competition delivered sharp turnarounds, personal milestones, and a flurry of podium finishes across all puzzle categories.

Saturday opened the programme with big cubes and early group stages, establishing the high standard of play. James Dyer wasted little time staking his claim in the heavy hardware, capturing the 6x6x6 Cube with a winning average of 1:36.99 and a single of 1:35.63, ahead of Ryan Lau and Daniel Fraser. Dyer repeated his mastery in the 7x7x7 Cube, posting an average of 2:39.86 and the best single at 2:29.29 to complete an impressive big-cube double.

As Saturday progressed, Alexander Vujcich began an extraordinary run across multiple disciplines. Vujcich dominated the Megaminx with an average of 27.16, finishing clear of Connor Johnson and Ryan Lau. In the 5x5x5 Cube, Vujcich delivered one of the weekend highlights by registering a New Zealand national record average of 42.51 during the event, eventually claiming the title with a final average of 46.24. Jasper Murray secured second at 48.78, while Lau earned third at 58.83.

Sunday shifted attention toward the shorter solves and the premier 3x3x3 Cube rounds. Connor Johnson set the standard in the 2x2x2 Cube final, winning with an average of 1.36 and a best single of 1.27. Seth Nasol followed in second with 1.72, and Jasper Murray took third in 1.88. Murray soon climbed to the top step in Pyraminx, taking the title with a 1.73 average over Johnson and Nasol, and added a victory in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an average of 10.08.

Alexander Vujcich continued his momentum on Sunday by conquering the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a winning average of 25.23 and a single of 24.12 to top Jasper Murray and Ryan Lau. The main 3x3 results concluded the schedule, where 30 competitors vied through three full rounds. Vujcich secured the classic Rubik's Cube crown at Christchurch Autumn 2026, averaging 7.05 to edge Murray at 7.23 and Johnson at 7.88, while also recording the fastest single of the event at 5.83.

Beyond the podium battles, Christchurch Autumn 2026 offered standout personal achievements throughout the roster. Cameron Beatson made substantial strides, dropping his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 47 percent to 4.77, improving his Pyraminx mark by 39.5 percent to 6.64, and completing his first official Megaminx solve in 4:42.45. Zoe C. Erdelyi shaved 40.4 percent off her Pyraminx best to reach 15.91. Hanson Xu tackled seven events, logging his first official attempts in 6x6x6 Cube at 4:50.85 and Megaminx at 4:03.38 alongside a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 8.55. Zac Moore entered three disciplines and achieved an impressive 29.7 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Cube with a 16.76 personal best.

The depth of dedication at this WCA competition was evident across every tier of the scoreboard. Mogeon Park advanced across six events, improving his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 25.5 percent to 3.65 and trimming his 5x5x5 Cube best by 18.2 percent to 4:22.57. Jaxson Stove took on nine events, earning fifth in the 6x6x6 Cube while setting a new 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 7.73, which was 18.4 percent faster than his previous mark. Rafael Ferraz stepped up for his first official tournament, entering eight events and recording his first attempts in Pyraminx at 11.84, 4x4x4 Cube at 2:28.66, and 5x5x5 Cube at 4:25.31. Edward Lowings also completed his debut tournament, taking on five events with opening marks of 9.45 in 2x2x2 Cube, 14.72 in Pyraminx, and 37.44 in the 3x3x3 Cube.

With all twenty rounds in the books, Christchurch Autumn 2026 demonstrated the strength and breadth of speed cubing talent in the region. Competitors delivered fast times, personal breakthroughs, and memorable finishes across every puzzle format. As the 2026 season marches forward, the performances logged at WEA Christchurch provide a strong foundation for the next wave of regional competition.