Dobbs Ferry Triple-Double 2026

Inside the halls of the Dobbs Ferry Public Library, solve stations were lined with timers and puzzle mats as competitors readied their hands for high-stakes speedcubing. The action ran from September 2 to September 4, bringing sharp focus and intense energy to Dobbs Ferry, New York, US. Across six different events, competitors pushed for every fraction of a second, culminating in several razor-thin finishes decided on the final attempts of the weekend.

The 4x4x4 Cube contest delivered a thrilling conclusion that came down to the absolute wire. Evan Liu claimed first place with a winning mark of 33.34 seconds, narrowly edging out Quinn Maloney, who completed the event right behind in 33.91 seconds. Elliott Perkins rounded out the top group in third with a 35.76. Liu’s composed execution on his decisive solve sealed the victory in one of the tightest contests of this cubing competition.

Parker Trager established a commanding presence throughout the schedule, securing a pair of gold medals. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Trager finished on top with a 12.62, fending off Anthony Jiang, who posted a 13.00 for second place, and Tyler Lindow Tsao, who captured third with a 16.12. Trager repeated that winning form in Megaminx, taking first place with a 46.16 ahead of Austin Reed in second with 50.31 and Liu in third at 53.45.

Quinn Maloney showed exceptional pace in Skewb, taking the victory with a swift 2.05-second mark. Liu took second place in the event with a 2.71, while Milan Vincent Andric secured third in 3.02. In Clock, Ryan Kern turned in a standout effort, finishing first with a rapid 3.62. Angelo Terpening followed in second at 4.49, while Liu took third at 5.15, marking another podium appearance in his busy weekend across multiple formats.

Square-1 action concluded with Chris Chi standing atop the podium after recording a 9.58 for the victory. Eli Rogers earned second place with an 11.36, while Perkins captured another top-three spot by taking third with an 11.97. Across all six events held at the gathering, competitors from the United States collected a total of 18 podium places, demonstrating deep talent across the entire slate.

Behind the podium finishes, several participants achieved major milestones across the tournament floor. Jonah Lukose logged huge improvements across three events, cutting their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best to 34.27, which was 40.7 percent faster than their previous mark of 57.75, while also dropping their Skewb best to 12.01 by 31 percent and their 4x4x4 Cube best to 1:30.40 by 15.8 percent. Charles Miao made substantial progress across four events, slicing their Square-1 personal best by 26.2 percent down to 24.32, improving their Clock best to 19.22, and dropping their 3x3x3 One-Handed time to 32.77. Noah Fields made their first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in competition, recording a time of 1:31.62 to finish 14th.

Other competitors delivered excellent performances throughout the rounds. Alex Hauben set a Skewb personal best of 2.54, which was 37 percent faster than their earlier 4.03, and improved in Megaminx to 50.78 for a seventh-place finish. Jalen Shareef notched a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 10.95, representing a 27.1 percent drop from 15.03, on the way to a fourth-place finish in Megaminx. Andy Simpson competed in four events and set a Square-1 personal best of 22.45, while Rafael Daniella Gabinete improved their Square-1 best to 11.24 to finish sixth. Remi Bierker took on a demanding schedule of six events, earning a peak result of sixth place in Clock.

The tournament in Dobbs Ferry, New York, US highlighted the broad spectrum of speed cubing, from classic twisting puzzles to specialized dexterity challenges. Participants and spectators who follow WCA competition schedules and standard 3x3 results found plenty of technical skill to admire as the 2026 season rolled forward. Every puzzle, whether derived from the Rubik's Cube tradition or modern clock mechanisms, tested precision under pressure.

As Dobbs Ferry Triple-Double 2026 came to a close at the library venue, the weekend stood as an example of sharp execution and breakthrough personal milestones. From the narrow margins in the 4x4x4 Cube final to the multi-event triumphs by Trager and Liu, Dobbs Ferry Triple-Double 2026 delivered an exciting chapter for competitors and organizers alike.