FMC and More Minnesota 2025

A compact field of 14 competitors gathered on April 19, 2025, to contest five rounds of action across four distinct disciplines at the Robert Trail Library in Rosemount, Minnesota, USA. Despite the specialized program, FMC and More Minnesota 2025 featured exceptional speed across both standard and large-scale puzzles. Solving enthusiasts eager for standard Rubik's Cube speedcubing and niche challenges found plenty of drama during this single-day cubing competition, where quick reflexes and deep calculation met on the official tables in Rosemount.

Leading the quick-solving schedule was the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event, which stood as the fastest traditional three-layered puzzle contest on the roster. Memorization and execution without sight test the sharpest instincts in speed cubing, and two full rounds sorted out the quickest solvers in the room. Kaius Young took top honors in the final round with a winning average of 58.28 seconds, anchored by a blistering best single time of 49.32 seconds. Young secured the title ahead of Nolan Wayman, who finished second with a 1:51.38 average, and Walker Welch, who took third in 2:37.49.

The fast-paced momentum carried straight into the classic 3x3 results in the Fewest Moves category, where 13 competitors tackled the ultimate efficiency trial. Carter Kucala delivered a masterclass in solution design, claiming first place with a winning average of 23.33 moves and a best single result of 23 moves. Brian Johnson took second place by averaging 24.33 moves, while Walker Welch claimed third step on the podium with a 26.33 average. Kucala also registered a notable 39.09 single attempt in the blindfolded round, demonstrating versatile ability throughout the day.

Moving to the larger puzzles, the 6x6x6 Cube brought high turning velocity to the venue. Brian Johnson captured the victory among 14 competitors, assembling an impressive winning average of 1:48.74 and posting the day's best single solve at 1:43.10. The battle at the top remained tight throughout the single round, with Tyler Johnson securing second place with an average of 1:50.25 and Carter Kucala rounding out the podium in third with an average of 1:52.13. Every solver pushed the limits of turning efficiency across the complex mechanisms.

The big-cube drama continued in the 7x7x7 Cube, which featured 14 competitors battling through complex layers and high turn counts. Tyler Johnson emerged on top of the field with a winning average of 2:34.70, highlighted by the best single mark of 2:28.84. Walker Welch picked up another podium finish by taking second place with an average of 2:58.04, narrowly outpacing Brian Johnson, who finished third with a 2:59.34 average. Across all four events at FMC and More Minnesota 2025, United States competitors swept all 12 podium positions.

Away from the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across their individual schedules. Lisa Kucala, taking on three events, delivered a major breakthrough in the 6x6x6 Cube with a personal best of 5:11.61, improving on her previous mark by 12.1 percent. Eli Sanderson tackled four events, cutting his 3x3x3 Fewest Moves personal best by 14.8 percent down to 46 moves, while also logging his first official attempts at both 6x6x6 Cube in 6:28.46 and 7x7x7 Cube in 11:32.00. Andy Wong, competing in four events, dropped his 6x6x6 Cube best by 9.1 percent to 1:59.74 and achieved a best finish of fourth in Fewest Moves.

First-time attempts and personal records continued across the roster throughout the afternoon. Joza Tlusty entered four events, logging an initial 7x7x7 Cube mark of 6:44.86, a debut 3x3x3 Blindfolded time of 7:06.68, and a 3.9 percent improvement to a 49 personal best in Fewest Moves. Benjamin Ward took on three events, posting debut attempts in 6x6x6 Cube at 4:47.69, 7x7x7 Cube at 8:48.78, and Fewest Moves at 42. Christoph Wu secured an initial Fewest Moves result of 29 on his way to an eighth-place finish, while Aiden Fremgen posted first-time marks in Fewest Moves at 47 and 6x6x6 Cube at 4:39.78. Joseph Ong completed four events, securing a 35 personal best in Fewest Moves and finishing fourth in blindfolded solving.

The intense single-day slate at FMC and More Minnesota 2025 demonstrated the immense depth of the regional scene in Minnesota. From blindfolded sprints to heavy big-cube battles, the WCA competition offered an exacting test of speed, endurance, and spatial problem-solving for all 14 participants. As the 2025 calendar moves forward into future tournament dates, the performances recorded at Robert Trail Library establish an impressive benchmark for competitive solving across all puzzle categories.

With twelve podium trophies awarded and personal records established across four disciplines, the weekend stands as a testament to the versatility of its competitors. The mix of high-speed solving and thoughtful efficiency provided unforgettable moments on the tables. Solvers departed Rosemount having pushed their capabilities to new limits, eager to build upon their hard-earned times and rankings in the next chapter of official competition.