Fitchburg Fall 2025

Ninety-one competitors converged on Sizer School on September 20, 2025, turning the floor into a hive of activity as newcomers stepped into the arena in remarkable numbers. Held in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA, Fitchburg Fall 2025 gave dozens of rising solvers their very first taste of an official WCA competition alongside seasoned veterans. Across six events and 11 distinct rounds, the roster balanced pure speedcubing mastery with the nerves and breakthroughs that define competitive debuts. For many in attendance, the day marked their initial entry into the official rankings, creating an atmosphere charged with personal milestones.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube contest stood at the center of the day, drawing 84 competitors across three hard-fought rounds. In the final, Jacob Schwartz claimed the top step of the podium with a winning average of 7.10 seconds, backed by a best single of 6.46. The final was decided by fractions of a second, as William Lavoie of Canada took second place with a 7.21 average and Ethan Zhuang secured third with a 7.27 average. The quality of the 3x3 results at the top level pushed the pace for the entire tournament, setting a high standard for all three podium finishers representing the USA and Canada.

Short-format puzzles delivered rapid turnarounds and sharp technical precision. William Lavoie took the title in the 2x2x2 Cube with a 1.53 winning average and a 1.18 best single, leading Krish Shah-Nathwani with 2.04 and Chris Chi with 2.19. In Pyraminx, Elliott Perkins paced a field of 67 competitors across two rounds to capture first place with a 2.22 average, while Lavoie followed in second at 2.54 and Brendan Lee placed third at 3.19. These fast-paced rounds allowed competitors in the early stages of their career to test their execution under strict tournament conditions.

The larger puzzles and specialized events showcased exceptional control and endurance throughout the schedule. Chris Chi earned a victory in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a winning average of 33.33 seconds and a best single of 29.74 to lead Derek White at 33.58 and Jacob Schwartz at 33.60 in a tight one-round final. Megaminx saw Brendan Lee take first place with a 33.73 average and a 29.95 single, finishing ahead of Saisabari Ramesh at 50.70 and Krish Shah-Nathwani at 52.28. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Charles Amarello secured the win with a 12.46 average, ahead of China's Yancheng Liu at 13.16 and Ethan Zhuang at 14.58.

Julian Kim, founder and developer of Speedcubing.app, competed across six events at Fitchburg Fall 2025. He recorded a personal best on the 2x2x2 Cube with a single of 1.84 on his way to an 18th place finish and a 3.48 average. Across his full schedule, Kim took 12th in Megaminx with a 1:20.28 average and a 1:10.46 single, 19th in Pyraminx with a 6.96 average, 25th in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 25.75 average, 28th in 3x3x3 Cube with a 12.76 average, and 30th in 4x4x4 Cube with a 55.65 average.

Beyond the top podium spots, the real depth of the competition unfolded in the dozens of personal breakthroughs across the scorecards. Steven-Yang Sun delivered a massive leap on the 2x2x2 Cube, logging a personal best of 3.42 seconds to improve his previous mark by 69.7 percent, while also posting his first attempts at Megaminx in 2:07.44 and 3x3x3 One-Handed in 31.96. Jay Rangthale dropped his 3x3x3 One-Handed best to 18.57, a 65.9 percent improvement over his prior standard. Joshua Infante set three personal bests on the day, highlighted by a 6.69 in Pyraminx that cut 62.5 percent off his earlier mark.

First-time event entries brought immense energy to the hall as athletes expanded their competitive repertoires. Simon Drake took on six events, achieving his first 3x3x3 One-Handed attempt with a 21.06 and improving his 4x4x4 Cube time by 35.3 percent down to 48.41. Isaac Ciardi, Liam Haber, Aadith Pillai, and Adam Garcia all stepped up to their very first speed cubing competition. Ciardi tackled four events including an initial 27.85 in 3x3x3 Cube, Haber opened with a 10.10 Pyraminx, Pillai took on three disciplines including a 14.92 Pyraminx, and Garcia recorded a sharp 5.89 first attempt on the 2x2x2 Cube.

The overall medal tally reflected broad domestic depth alongside international skill, as competitors from the United States earned 14 podium finishes, Canada secured three, and China claimed one. From the standard Rubik's Cube to intricate polyhedral challenges, the single-day gathering provided an ideal launchpad for newcomers and a steady proving ground for contenders. Fitchburg Fall 2025 concluded having established a wealth of new benchmarks, leaving dozens of competitors ready to build on their official marks as the next season approaches.