Cube Against Cancer Roswell 2026

Six point two one seconds was all Caleb Chen needed per solve to secure the main event victory and anchor a dominant showing at the Mimms Museum of Technology and Art. The action took place on April 11, 2026, drawing 113 competitors to Roswell, Georgia, USA for a single-day test of dexterity and focus. Across 12 rounds in six varied disciplines, the gathering delivered fast turnarounds and deep fields. Chen set the standard early in the 3x3x3 Cube, posting the top single of the event at 5.32 seconds before locking down the title across three contested rounds. His poise under pressure defined the pace for the entire schedule.

The 3x3 results formed the centerpiece of the tournament, featuring 112 entrants battling through preliminary stages to reach the final round of the classic Rubik's Cube. Chen captured gold with his 6.21 second average, while Dominic Redisi took second place with a mark of 7.30 seconds and Nicolás Sánchez claimed third with 7.52 seconds. Beyond his main-event triumph, Chen added to his hardware collection by reaching the podium in the 2x2x2 Cube as well. That multi-discipline efficiency proved difficult to match, cementing his status as the standout performer of the meeting.

Short-format puzzles brought blistering turnarounds, headlined by Sánchez in the 2x2x2 Cube. Sánchez earned the victory with a 1.45 second average, bolstered by a 0.95 second single that stood as the fastest solve in the event. Rowan Stough chased closely to take the runner-up spot at 1.59 seconds, while Chen completed his double-podium weekend by taking third at 1.66 seconds among 100 competitors. The Skewb tournament delivered an international victory for Declan Mangan-Lamb of Ireland, who averaged 2.40 seconds with a best single of 1.73 seconds, finishing ahead of Redisi at 2.81 seconds and Wesley Lennox Rossi at 3.35 seconds.

Hardware distribution remained diverse across the specialized events at Cube Against Cancer Roswell 2026. Drake Denton Richard mastered the Clock event, taking top honors with an average of 3.37 seconds and a best single of 2.65 seconds over 67 competitors. Vishwa Sankar earned second place in Clock with a 4.90 average, while Ethan Owens took third at 5.15 seconds. Richard was not finished, also capturing a second-place finish in Square-1 with a 9.77 second average. That event belonged to Matthew Remington, whose 9.13 second winning average and 7.61 second single led the 43-person field, with Redisi collecting third place at 10.45 seconds.

The heavy machinery took the stage in the 6x6x6 Cube, where Vishwa Sankar dominated the single-round contest. Sankar recorded a winning average of 1:19.19 and a fastest solve of 1:16.66 to outpace 48 entrants. Jared Stinson secured second place with a mark of 1:40.43, followed by Eli Parker in third at 1:51.89. The United States captured 17 of the 18 available podium positions throughout the day, with Ireland taking the remaining slot. The wide variety of events tested every branch of speed cubing, from mechanical alignment on specialized mechanisms to raw turning speed on larger layered cubes.

Away from the top steps of the podium, personal progression was on full display across the scoreboards. Silas Sullivan logged massive gains, cutting his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 66.3 percent down to 27.33 seconds and dropping his 2x2x2 Cube best by 57.4 percent to 10.06 seconds. Ivan To took on three disciplines, chopping his 2x2x2 Cube best by 53.8 percent to 2.89 seconds, slicing his 3x3x3 Cube record by 30.3 percent to 10.20 seconds, and registering an 8.98 second mark in his first ever attempt at Skewb. Vihaan Sandip Sharma trimmed his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 41.5 percent to 27.79 seconds and posted 17.99 seconds in his first 2x2x2 Cube attempt, while Christopher Foreman shaved 31.7 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube best with a 12.15 second solve alongside maiden attempts in 2x2x2 Cube at 4.41 seconds and Skewb at 13.83 seconds.

Other competitors embraced expansive schedules across new disciplines at this speedcubing stop. Viyom Bhombore entered three events, taking 12th place in 2x2x2 Cube while cutting his personal best by 48.8 percent to 1.96 seconds, reducing his 3x3x3 Cube best to 10.53 seconds, and finishing his first ever 6x6x6 Cube attempt in 4:58.25. Rigel Harris tackled all six events, recording a 40th-place finish in 6x6x6 Cube with a first attempt of 4:17.13, a first Square-1 attempt of 48.02 seconds, and a 20.8 percent improvement in Skewb to 7.08 seconds. Luke Honeycutt also completed all six events, logging his first attempts in Square-1 at 28.82 seconds, Skewb at 16.22 seconds, and 6x6x6 Cube at 4:58.79. Scott Belden rounded out a busy day across six disciplines, establishing baseline marks in Square-1 at 30.57 seconds and Clock at 29.38 seconds while improving his 3x3x3 Cube best to 33.25 seconds.

The smooth operation of Cube Against Cancer Roswell 2026 highlighted the vibrant community atmosphere in Georgia. With 113 entrants pushing their limits through 12 complete rounds, the tournament offered a comprehensive celebration of the sport. Every WCA competition depends on the dedication of judges, scramblers, and runners who keep each station moving efficiently from the morning heats to the late-afternoon finals. As the cubing competition wrapped up in Roswell, the balance of veteran precision and emerging personal milestones ensured that this edition left a lasting imprint on the 2026 regional calendar.

Cube Against Cancer Roswell 2026 concluded with memorable performances across the board, from Chen setting the standard in three-by-three to Sankar commanding the big cubes. The event brought together seasoned finalists and developing talent under one roof, testing quick-fire turning and puzzle strategy across six distinct categories. As competitors head back to practice for the next cycle of meets, the benchmarks achieved in Roswell provide clear targets for the remainder of the competitive year.