Corby Autumn 2025

Seventy-eight competitors gathered at the Corby Business Academy across September 20 to September 21 for Corby Autumn 2025. For several contenders, the weekend marked a first step into official competition, stepping up to the timing mats under full tournament conditions. From first-time registrants to experienced solvers tackling new puzzles, the gathering demonstrated the depth of the regional scene. Across 16 rounds and nine official disciplines, the two-day schedule offered an energetic introduction to competitive solving in Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest stood at the center of the weekend, drawing 65 participants through three fiercely contested rounds. Noah Calderon-Kamata claimed the premier Rubik's Cube title by posting a winning average of 7.04 seconds, backed by a best single solve of 6.45 seconds. Rufus Prabhu-Desai secured the runner-up spot on the podium with a 7.86 average, narrowly edging Daniel Robinson, who finished third with a 7.88 average. The final round provided a sharp showcase of precision at the top of the 3x3 results table.

Daniel Partridge put together an extraordinary series of performances across multiple puzzle types throughout the cubing competition. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Partridge secured victory over 51 competitors with an average of 25.55 seconds, recording a best single of 25.00 seconds. He continued his winning form in Megaminx, taking first place with a 38.87 average, ahead of Rufus Prabhu-Desai in second with 44.10 and Matt Stephenson in third with 46.88. Partridge added a third title in the 5x5x5 Cube, winning with a 48.28 average over Noah Calderon-Kamata and Matt Stephenson.

Short-format puzzles delivered rapid turnarounds and high drama. Harry Allen triumphed in the 2x2x2 Cube with a blistering winning average of 1.44 seconds and a best single solve of 1.05 seconds, holding off Daniel Robinson at 1.46 and Daniel Partridge at 1.62. Meanwhile, Isaac Corker captured the Square-1 title with a 6.36 average, highlighted by a 5.18 single solve, ahead of Partridge and Harry Savage. In the one-handed event, Harry Savage claimed top honors with a 12.67 average, ahead of Calderon-Kamata at 14.40 and Stephenson at 14.63.

The memorization events tested mental stamina across Saturday and Sunday. Thomas Patterson dominated both blindfolded disciplines, claiming the standard 3x3x3 Blindfolded win with a 24.58 single solve, finishing ahead of Japan's Akash Jain and Daniel Partridge. Patterson then conquered the 3x3x3 Multi-Blind event, registering 28 out of 33 cubes solved in a time of 48:05. Harry Savage took second in the multi-blind with 16 out of 21 in 58:03, while Akash Jain finished third with 15 out of 25 in 57:59.

Away from the podium battles, Corby Autumn 2025 served as an unforgettable proving ground for solvers setting personal milestones. Charlie Brinkley completed their first WCA competition with a slate of four events, achieving a best finish of 39th place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 24.26 solve alongside a 12.66 debut mark on the standard 3x3x3 Cube. Caleb Joseph Wells also made a tournament debut, taking on three events including a 2:40.52 first attempt in Megaminx. Olivia Laffey completed her debut weekend with initial marks of 6.39 in the 2x2x2 Cube and 38.62 on the 3x3x3 Cube, while James Bell logged his first competition solves with a 20.44 single in the 3x3x3 Cube.

Solvers extending their repertoires also made substantial breakthroughs across the schedule. Thomas Tanner achieved a massive 55.1 percent improvement on his 2x2x2 Cube personal best, lowering it to 2.65 seconds, while also logging a first official 3x3x3 One-Handed time of 37.39 seconds. Astro Willmoth tackled nine events during the weekend, including a debut 3x3x3 Multi-Blind attempt resulting in 4 out of 8 cubes solved in 51:24. Matas Pabreza dropped his Square-1 best by 34.8 percent to 12.36 seconds and finished 8th, while Angus Ngo Yin Lee slashed his 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 40.3 percent down to 41.32 seconds.

International representation added to the weekend's color, with 25 podium places earned by competitors representing the United Kingdom and two podium spots secured for Japan. The speed cubing community at Corby Business Academy supported contenders at every level, whether they were chasing sub-eight averages in the main event or registering their initial WCA times in side events. As the 2025 calendar moves forward, the newcomers who took their first solves will have official marks to target and improve.

Corby Autumn 2025 concluded having demonstrated the comprehensive nature of contemporary speedcubing, balancing elite multi-event victories with accessible entry points for new participants. The mix of intense multi-round finals and introductory attempts ensured every station remained active throughout the program. With memorable multi-blind tallies, tight finals in the short formats, and dozens of personal breakthroughs across nine disciplines, the tournament established a vibrant benchmark for the autumn season.