DFW Weeknights 2 2026

One minute and twenty-nine point zero four seconds was the gold standard on the big cubes in Denton, Texas, USA. When the University of North Texas Union opened its doors on March 18, 2026, the evening schedule gave prominent billing to puzzles that challenge different disciplines of problem solving. The niche events anchored the program, testing turn efficiency on the quick corner-turning Skewb and endurance on the massive layers of the 6x6x6 Cube alongside the traditional main draw.

The 6x6x6 Cube brought eleven dedicated specialists to the tables across two intense rounds of competition. Ryan Pilat dominated the field with precision and control, posting a winning average of 1:29.04 to capture the title. Pilat also registered the fastest single solve of the event at 1:19.79, showcasing mastery over the complex edge pairing and center construction required by the large puzzle. Kari Guthrie claimed the second spot on the podium with a 1:57.82 average, while Tristan Patrick earned third place by finishing with a 2:10.04 average.

Skewb specialists took over the station tables next, running seventeen solvers through rapid-fire corner rotations. Joseph Hirsch proved unstoppable in the event, capturing the tournament victory with an exceptional 3.32 winning average. Hirsch also set the benchmark for single solves with a rapid 2.70 attempt. Ryan Pilat showed his versatility across different formats by claiming second place with an average of 5.24, and Abhinav Agarwal secured third place on the podium with an average of 5.75.

Beyond the specialized disciplines, the classic Rubik's Cube brought all 34 competitors together across two packed rounds. Ryan Pilat delivered another masterclass in the standard format, taking first place with a blistering winning average of 5.78 and posting the event best single solve of 5.25. Joseph Hirsch followed in second place with an 8.44 average, while Tristan Patrick rounded out the top three with an average of 9.28. The 3x3 results underlined the exceptional depth present at this North Texas gathering.

Away from the top of the podium, the heart of the cubing competition was defined by personal breakthroughs across the board. Duke Windsor delivered one of the most remarkable jumps of the night, taking 17th in the 3x3x3 Cube with a personal best of 18.96 seconds, which was 32.4 percent faster than their previous mark of 28.04. Elyse Lee enjoyed a standout evening across two events, dropping their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 29.6 percent down to 16.80 seconds from 23.85 while also making their first ever attempt at Skewb with a 10.25 mark to finish 16th overall. Ezra Kelly lowered their 3x3x3 Cube benchmark by 16.6 percent to 29.22 seconds, and Katelyn Hensley carved 14.9 percent off their previous best to record a 50.65 result.

That spirit of progress extended throughout the multi-event rosters. Stachys French took on three events and earned an 11th place finish in the 3x3x3 Cube with an 11.20 personal best, while also logging personal bests of 10.82 on Skewb and 3:33.13 on the 6x6x6 Cube. Dhruv Anjan Chakravarthy entered two events and secured a 6th place finish in the 6x6x6 Cube with a personal best of 3:18.93, slicing 12.5 percent off their previous time. Joel Hernandez entered two events, posting a first ever attempt at Skewb of 13.53 and improving their 3x3x3 Cube best to 20.34, while Garrett Hallstrom finished 21st in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 21.43 personal best, an improvement of 13.8 percent.

The evening also welcomed fresh faces into official WCA competition for the very first time. Debutants stepped up to the timers with composure, including Halil T. Yazicioglu who finished 22nd in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 23.63 solve. Henry Johnson tackled two events in their debut, registering a 32.11 on the 3x3x3 Cube and a 12.49 on Skewb. Isaac Bridger and Rafael Amaya also marked their first official appearances by recording respective 3x3x3 Cube singles of 34.86 and 37.91 seconds.

Organized across six intense rounds, DFW Weeknights 2 2026 served as a prime showcase for North Texas speed cubing. United States competitors swept all nine podium places on offer throughout the evening. By balancing the technical demands of the large 6x6x6 Cube, the rapid corner turns of Skewb, and the traditional speedcubing main events, the tournament offered a comprehensive challenge to every solver in attendance.

As the equipment was packed away at the University of North Texas Union, the successful staging of DFW Weeknights 2 2026 proved how vibrant evening tournaments can be. Competitors departed Denton with fresh milestones, official debuts, and personal bests, setting a high standard for the competitive circuit in 2026.