FMC for Cancer Reigate 2026

The Woodhatch Community Centre hummed with focused concentration on May 30, 2026, as tables filled with solve sheets, stopwatches, and layered cubes. Across the venue floor, competitors methodically checked hardware tension and aligned outer layers while judges stepped into position. It was a setting defined by quiet, deliberate preparation where competitors of all experience levels stood side by side, eager to put their preparation into official practice on the tournament tables.

For those taking their first steps at an official cubing competition, that opening scramble carries a distinct weight. Walking up to the judge station, sitting down under the timer, and managing the initial flutter of adrenaline marks a memorable milestone for any solver. FMC for Cancer Reigate 2026 offered precisely that welcoming stage, giving newcomers a chance to experience the pace, protocol, and community spirit that define live speedcubing.

A total of 35 competitors gathered in Reigate, Surrey, United Kingdom for the single-day gathering, taking part in 5 rounds across 3 distinct disciplines. The schedule offered a specialised blend of big-cube agility and analytical depth, focusing on the 6x6x6 Cube, the 7x7x7 Cube, and the purely cerebral 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Rather than a standard sprint, the weekend tested endurance, calculation, and extreme consistency on the larger puzzles.

That atmosphere proved ideal for first-timers making their mark in speed cubing circles. Max Brennan from Germany took on their very first official WCA competition here, immediately stepping up to tackle all 3 events on the schedule and securing a 30th place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Navigating three complex disciplines on a debut appearance showcased remarkable resolve, establishing an official benchmark that will serve as the foundation for seasons ahead.

The tournament floor also saw a flurry of significant breakthroughs that simple leaderboard standings often overlook. Max Barrow-Williams delivered huge personal bests across the board, logging a 6x6x6 Cube single of 2:55.69 to improve by 36.8 percent, a 7x7x7 Cube mark of 5:18.76 to drop 19.5 percent, alongside a debut 49 in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Jesse Cohen also lowered their standards drastically, cutting 25.9 percent off their 6x6x6 Cube best with a 2:38.18, shedding 19.9 percent on the 7x7x7 Cube at 4:20.48, and completing their first official 3x3x3 Fewest Moves solve in 40 moves.

That momentum carried across the rest of the roster as solvers took on fresh disciplines and set new standards. Sarah Fluck improved across all 3 entered events, recording a 21.5 percent drop on 7x7x7 Cube with 4:08.11, a 19.7 percent gain on 6x6x6 Cube at 2:51.83, and a 35 in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Blake Scott Bassett registered first-ever official results of 3:28.05 on the 7x7x7 Cube and 46 in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, alongside a 2:08.12 6x6x6 Cube personal best. Giorgos Sofroniou tackled 7x7x7 Cube for the first time with a 6:25.17 while carving out a 16 percent improvement in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves at 42. Jordan Hollingsworth lowered their 3x3x3 Fewest Moves best by 32.6 percent to 31, Elliot Voigt achieved an official 40-move debut solve while trimming 16.2 percent off their 6x6x6 Cube mark at 2:48.64, and Fergus Paterson logged their first 6x6x6 Cube effort with a 4:30.78 single.

At the sharp end of the results, the classic 3x3 results in the 3x3x3 Fewest Moves discipline came down to microscopic margins. Dorian Chan took the title with a winning average of 23.33 and an event-best single of 20, edging past Fabio Schwandt who matched the identical 23.33 average. Lichi Fang secured third on the podium with a 23.67 average, rounding out a world-class demonstration of efficiency on the traditional Rubik's Cube mechanism across the 34 competitors in the field.

The big cubes delivered equally thrilling conclusions in the multi-round battles. In the 6x6x6 Cube final, Brandon Poulton claimed victory with an average of 1:48.55 and a best single of 1:43.92, narrowly staying ahead of Fabio Schwandt at 1:49.37 and Ben Stokes at 1:49.75. On the 7x7x7 Cube, Kerem Eroğlu set the standard with a winning average of 2:34.64 and a single of 2:29.44, finishing ahead of Jason Harley with 2:41.09 and Fabio Schwandt with 2:42.43.

With 6 podium spots earned by United Kingdom competitors alongside top-three finishes for Turkey, Hong Kong, China, and China, FMC for Cancer Reigate 2026 stood out as a premier showcase of puzzle mastery. From first-time entrants taking their inaugural turns to experienced hands fine-tuning their biggest solves, the day in Reigate delivered lasting memories and a high standard of competition across every round.