Deerfield Dodecahedrons 2026

The sanctuary and fellowship halls of the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield filled with the steady rhythm of turning puzzles and clicking timers on February 7, 2026. A field of 35 competitors gathered for Deerfield Dodecahedrons 2026, setting up an intense single-day slate across four distinct disciplines. Spectators and participants in Deerfield, Illinois, USA settled in as 12 total rounds unfolded, watching the fastest solvers push their dexterity to the absolute limit from the opening scrambles to the finals.

Speed events set the tone early in this WCA competition, with the 3x3x3 One-Handed contest showcasing some of the sharpest finger-tricks of the entire meet. Brian Johnson took control of the event across three hard-fought rounds among 32 competitors. Navigating the single-handed solve with exceptional fluidity, Johnson posted a winning average of 10.05 seconds, anchored by a best single of 8.29 seconds. The victory highlighted the sheer precision required when adapting standard Rubik's Cube maneuvers to single-hand execution.

Johnson did not stop there, doubling his championship tally with a dominant display in Square-1. Across three rounds featuring 29 entrants, he recorded a winning average of 5.66 seconds alongside a blistering 5.24 single. Lucas Lippman-Bruno secured the runner-up spot on the podium with an average of 9.72 seconds, while Zeke Mackay claimed third place with a 10.51 average. Mackay was a constant presence across multiple disciplines throughout the competition, also taking second place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an 11.92 average just ahead of Carter Thomas in third at 12.86.

The 4x4x4 Cube delivered its own brand of high-velocity resolution as 34 entrants battled through three full rounds. Amey Gaba of India delivered the standout performance of the bracket, capturing the title with a tournament-best average of 26.33 seconds and a rapid single of 24.14 seconds. Zeke Mackay collected another podium finish by taking second place with an average of 28.44 seconds, while Mihir Narayan of India followed closely behind to claim third place with a 28.55 average.

Away from the top steps of the podium, the heart of any cubing competition lies in the personal milestones achieved across the roster. Ben Castro tackled four events at Deerfield Dodecahedrons 2026, shaving huge margins off previous marks with a Square-1 personal best of 13.32 seconds that was 44.8 percent faster, alongside a 42.76 4x4x4 Cube personal best that cut 24.3 percent off his prior standard and an 11th-place finish in Square-1. Niam Griffin achieved a Square-1 personal best of 19.89 seconds, an improvement of 39.9 percent, while logging a first ever attempt at Megaminx with 2:30.73 and a first 3x3x3 One-Handed attempt of 38.52. Leon Ortiz cut 34.7 percent off his Megaminx mark with a 1:03.10 personal best, dropped his 3x3x3 One-Handed best by 28.3 percent to 15.94, and completed a first ever attempt at Square-1 in 22.13.

The momentum of personal progress continued throughout the day for competitors across all four categories. Luca Block logged personal bests in Megaminx at 1:23.32, which was 30.3 percent faster, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 18.35, an improvement of 24.4 percent, while registering a first ever attempt at Square-1 in 43.27. Ryne Grzesinski dropped his Megaminx best by 23.2 percent down to 1:58.06, and Toby Cuna achieved a Square-1 personal best of 24.50 seconds, 21.6 percent faster than before. Azaad Bathla trimmed 19.4 percent off his 4x4x4 Cube best with a 1:02.73 and made a first ever attempt at Megaminx in 2:00.73, while Juliet Soley took on four events, completing a first ever attempt at Square-1 in 1:34.46 and setting a Megaminx personal best of 3:33.65.

The competition drew its geometric namesake to the forefront in the Megaminx event, where twelve-sided dodecahedrons challenged 32 solvers across three rounds of play. Zeke Mackay claimed the top step of the podium with a winning average of 31.01 seconds and a best single of 29.94. Austin Worley earned the silver spot with an average of 38.06 seconds, closely trailed by Lucy Grace Bryson, who rounded out the podium with a bronze-medal average of 38.81 seconds.

Across all events, the medal table reflected balanced international quality, with the USA earning ten podium placements and India securing two. While fans frequently track standard 3x3 results, this specialized program offered a complete celebration of speed cubing versatility, testing fingertip control, rotational awareness, and rapid execution. As the equipment was packed away at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, Deerfield Dodecahedrons 2026 concluded as a stellar showcase of speedcubing skill that will fuel competitors well into their next training cycles.