FMC and More Maine 2025

A winning average of 14.86 seconds set the tone for a tightly contested day of solving at Skowhegan Area High School. In a discipline that demands finger strength, ergonomic table turns, and exceptional lookahead, Chandler Pike delivered the decisive performance in the 3x3x3 One-Handed event. Pike locked in the title with a rapid 13.24 single, outlasting Aidan McKenzie, who took second with an average of 15.32, and Aedan Bryant, who finished third with 16.16 among the nine competitors in the field.

The one-handed event puts a severe physical tax on competitors, stripping away the balance of two-handed manipulation and forcing solvers to rely on precise pinky and ring-finger execution. Pike mastered the rhythm on May 10, 2025, maintaining consistent pacing across all solves. The specialized nature of the format made it a standout feature of the gathering in Skowhegan, Maine, USA, where technical mastery took center stage across five distinct events.

Organized as a focused cubing competition for 13 dedicated participants, FMC and More Maine 2025 brought together solvers tackling multiple disciplines across five total rounds. Beyond single-handed solving, the schedule tested everything from classic speed solving to deliberate mathematical analysis. Every competitor had the opportunity to push their limits in an intimate environment that rewarded accuracy and preparation in equal measure.

In the standard Rubik's Cube category, Aidan McKenzie earned the top spot in the 3x3 results by posting a winning average of 8.18 seconds, bolstered by a best single of 7.64. Derek White applied immense pressure throughout the single round, securing second place with an 8.21 average and a 7.59 single. Bryant joined them on the podium in third with an average of 9.10, completing a competitive 13-person bracket.

McKenzie continued his strong form in the 4x4x4 Cube, claiming his second gold of the day with a 30.49 average and a 27.36 single across 11 competitors. White took runner-up honors once again with a 33.11 mark, while Pike rounded out the podium with 33.57. The multi-layered puzzles required smooth transitions between reduction and 3x3 stage execution, showcasing the varied skill sets present throughout the venue.

Significant personal milestones unfolded across the tables, led by dramatic improvements from solvers pushing their personal boundaries. Wesson Corson entered two events and slashed his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 31.40 seconds, a 39.9 percent drop from his prior 52.28 mark, while also recording a first ever attempt at Skewb with a 16.49 average for ninth place. Jake Fecteau took on four events, setting a Skewb personal best of 9.35, which was 32.9 percent faster than his previous 13.94, cutting his 4x4x4 Cube best to 1:13.60 for a 20.8 percent gain, and trimming his 3x3x3 Fewest Moves mark to 51 for a fourth-place finish. Tommy Chestnutt took on five events and posted a 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best of 1:13.34, cutting 33.3 percent off his prior 1:49.96, alongside a seventh-place finish in Fewest Moves. Phillip Easterbrooks logged his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a 1:42.84 finish to take ninth place across his two events.

The depth of progress continued across the rest of the roster during the speed cubing showcase. Brandon Wallace competed in four events and earned a fourth-place result in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Luke Chestnutt tackled five events on the day, highlighted by a fifth-place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Connor Schneider took on their first WCA competition by entering four events, logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 28.35, a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 2:04.68, a first ever attempt at Skewb of 18.26, and an eighth-place finish in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Griffin Laplante made their first WCA competition appearance as well, completing a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube with a 44.86 result in 13th place.

The day concluded with high-efficiency solving and corner-turning precision in Skewb and Fewest Moves. Bryant captured the Skewb victory with an average of 4.28 seconds and a single of 3.70, besting White at 4.80 and McKenzie at 5.03. In 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, Bryant secured another title with an average of 24.00 moves, followed by McKenzie at 33.67 and Ledger Ramirez at 40.67.

All 15 podium positions across the five events were claimed by United States competitors, wrapping up an intense day of speedcubing. As the 2025 season continues, the focused battles and individual breakthroughs at FMC and More Maine 2025 demonstrated the high level of execution possible when versatile solvers meet on the competitive stage.