FMC Canada 2026

Ibrahim Quraishi delivered a masterclass in efficiency by securing victory with a winning average of 25.67 moves, including an event-best single solve of 24. That decisive performance set the standard across a nationwide field on June 6, 2026. Staged simultaneously across Multiple cities, Canada, the event brought together 62 participants for a pure test of analytical problem-solving. While the top step of the podium featured seasoned mastery, the day was defined by a surge of fresh talent stepping onto the competitive stage for the first time.

The single-discipline format of FMC Canada 2026 focused entirely on 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, demanding intense concentration rather than raw turning speed. Unlike traditional speedcubing events where fingertricks rule the table, this competition rewarded deep calculation, inverse scrambles, and skeleton building. The structure accommodated both elite veterans chasing low counts and ambitious newcomers discovering the strategic depth of the Rubik's Cube. By the conclusion of the round, the national leaderboard reflected a remarkable cross-section of experience, spanning international record-holders and complete newcomers.

A major international highlight emerged courtesy of Jonah Hinkson, who authored a historic chapter for Trinidad and Tobago. Hinkson registered a national record single of 35 moves alongside a national record average of 37.00 moves. These dual milestones marked the furthest reach of the tournament outside domestic boundaries, underscoring the international significance of the gathering. Hinkson navigated the scrambles with exceptional consistency, locking down two historic benchmarks in a single afternoon of high-stakes solving.

The battle for the podium standings remained entirely within domestic borders, resulting in three podium places for Canada. Following Quraishi's gold-medal average of 25.67, Thompson Clarke secured the runner-up position with an impressive 27.00 mean. Ben Bergen rounded out the top three by posting a solid 29.00 average, ensuring all three medalists finished under the elite thirty-move barrier. The trio demonstrated the depth of the Canadian community in this specialist discipline, leaving the rest of the 62-person roster chasing their marks.

Away from the podium race, personal milestones provided the heartbeat of the gathering. Matthew Krawczyk delivered one of the day's sharpest breakthroughs by recording a 3x3x3 Fewest Moves personal best of 36 moves, improving on a previous best of 43 to finish 16.3% faster and take 23rd place. Ethan Ling tackled his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, walking away with a score of 36 to claim 37th place. Malcom Guernon also embraced the challenge for the first time, logging 37 moves to finish 38th. Stanislav Khruzin took on the event for the first time as well, securing 28th place with a 43-move solution.

The wave of debut attempts continued throughout the middle of the field. Cassidy Côté completed a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a mark of 44 to finish 45th, matching the exact 44-move outcome of Steven Aird, who also registered his first attempt in the event for 45th place. Mateo Domini Lubuguin logged his first official attempt in the discipline with 46 moves to place 48th, while Antony Guirguis navigated his first ever try with 47 moves for a 49th-place finish. In addition, first-time tournament entrants Clark Best and Liam Rege completed their very first WCA competition appearances, tying for 58th position.

The sheer number of fresh participants proved that the strategic branch of speed cubing is rapidly expanding its audience. For many competitors who had previously focused only on timed solves, sitting down with pencil, paper, and three official scramble sheets opened a new dimension of play. The quiet, deliberate atmosphere across the various venues contrasted with the usual flurry of a standard cubing competition, yet it generated just as much tension as solvers raced against the sixty-minute countdown per attempt.

With all solutions catalogued and verified, FMC Canada 2026 concluded as a resounding success for both veteran tacticians and ambitious newcomers. The final 3x3 results confirmed the domestic dominance of Quraishi, Clarke, and Bergen, while celebrating global records and personal breakthroughs across every host site. As the 2026 season marches forward, this unique multi-venue gathering demonstrated that precision, patience, and analytical rigor remain foundational to the competitive spirit of modern solving.