FMC Canada 2024

Alvin Hiu Yeung Cheng delivered a commanding performance to secure the top spot at FMC Canada 2024, setting a Hong Kong national record average of 24.67 along with a standout single of 24 moves. The single-event challenge, staged simultaneously across Multiple cities, Canada on November 23, 2024, brought together dozens of solvers under a unified format. With every participant focused entirely on 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, the single round offered no margin for error across the board.

Beyond the title chase, the tournament proved to be a major entry point for competitors tackling the discipline for the very first time. Out of the 59 solvers who took part in this WCA competition, a significant portion of the roster stepped into the fewest moves format without any prior official attempts on their records. The environment allowed seasoned veterans and newer speedcubing enthusiasts alike to explore the deliberate, analytical side of the classic Rubik's Cube on a national stage.

The podium race unfolded with fine margins behind Cheng. Walker Welch of the United States captured second place with a 25.00 average, highlighted by an impressive 22-move solve that stood as the lowest single count of the entire contest. Fellow American Stanley Chapel secured third place on the podium by completing the three-attempt routine with a steady 26.00 average and a best single of 26 moves. Together, the top three finishers highlighted the deep technical execution required in modern speed cubing.

Canadian contenders kept the pressure on near the top of the standings. Deven Huard-Bernuy finished just off the podium steps with a strong 26.67 average and a 26 single, while Ibrahim Quraishi logged a 28.00 average with a single of 26. Elliott Kobelansky also made an impact with a 25 single en route to a 29.00 average, demonstrating the depth across the Canadian contingent as they tracked their progress through the official 3x3 results.

The tournament served as a breakthrough stage for several competitors looking to make significant leaps in their official standings. Mia Willow Pahl achieved a remarkable personal best single of 26 moves, cutting down her prior mark of 41 by 36.6 percent to secure 11th place overall. Anthony Iskander made a substantial improvement of his own, delivering a personal best solve of 30 moves, which represented a 25 percent upgrade over his earlier 40-move mark, taking 17th place.

First-time attempts in the event also defined the weekend for a dedicated group of solvers at FMC Canada 2024. William Zhou took on the discipline for the first time and immediately secured 8th place with a 29 single. Sean Thorsteinson made his inaugural attempt in the event to finish 28th with a single of 40, while Heewon Hwang posted a 41 single in his first official go to place 27th. Siddharth Sarma logged a 45 single for 45th place, Jacky Chen registered a 46 single to place 46th, and Callie Tan recorded a 47 single to claim 47th place in their event debuts.

Further down the leaderboard, established Canadian competitors added consistent results to their career records. Zach Ramer generated a 31.33 average backed by a 29 single, while Max Xiong and Ben Bergen matched identical 32.67 averages with best single attempts of 29 and 30 moves respectively. Each solve added valuable data to the national rankings during an intensive single day of competition.

Operating across various regional locations linked together under one banner, the gathering showcased how accessible and widespread the analytical discipline has become across the country. The singular focus of FMC Canada 2024 gave every participant three full hours of methodical problem-solving, closing out the 2024 calendar with fresh personal marks, national records, and a broad cohort of solvers making their mark in this distinct cubing competition.