FMC LIVE - North America 2025

Across the quiet tables and spread-out halls spanning Multiple venues in Multiple cities, XM, the atmosphere of deep concentration defined the single-day gathering on March 15, 2025. Unlike typical arena settings filled with rapid clatter and cheering, this event presented an environment where competitors sat with pen, paper, and scrambled puzzles, calculating optimal routes turn by turn. The unique synchronized format brought together diverse locations to test stamina, spatial foresight, and methodical problem-solving under strict competition conditions.

The focal point of FMC LIVE - North America 2025 was entirely dedicated to finding the shortest path to solve the classic Rubik's Cube. With 93 competitors registered across the network of participating sites, the event served as a major showcase for the discipline. This specialized WCA competition allowed participants to focus exclusively on efficiency over raw turning velocity, providing two intense rounds of analytical speedcubing that challenged both seasoned solvers and newcomers alike.

Evan Brown of the United States secured the top spot on the podium with a masterclass in efficiency, delivering a winning average of 21.67 moves over the weekend. Brown paired his consistent performance with a best single solve of 20 moves, the best mark recorded in the tournament. His calculated approach through the two rounds proved unbeatable, setting the standard across the entire multi-location field and earning him the overall victory in dominant fashion.

The fight for the remaining podium positions was exceptionally tight, resulting in a full sweep of the top spots by United States competitors. Lewis Isom captured the runner-up position, posting a stellar average of 22.33 moves across his attempts. Finishing just a fraction of a move behind in third place was Levi Gibson, who registered a 22.67 average to round out an impressive collective showcase of precision speed cubing at the highest level of the discipline.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several participants unlocked major career milestones across the day. Caspar Wong completed his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a mark of 32, while also achieving a best finish of 57th place. August Roberts likewise took on his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, recording a result of 31 and securing a best finish of 64th. Joey Moore logged a solution of 25 moves in his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves to take 61st place, and Humberto Martinez III completed his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a count of 23, securing a best finish of 27th.

The depth of the field was further illustrated by several other competitors tackling new milestones during the weekend. Gaspar Guillén recorded a 39 in his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, while Connor J. Delacruz registered a 38 in his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Joseph Paul Castillo Vega completed his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a 65, and Kaoushik Murugan achieved a 3x3x3 Fewest Moves personal best of 36 along with a best finish of 44th, proving that every layer of the standings featured notable individual accomplishments.

A total of twenty attempts across the field generated new personal and regional performance benchmarks, underscoring the high caliber of play across the multi-city tournament. Among these standout solutions, Aedan Bryant delivered an exceptional single solve of 21 along with an average of 22.33 moves. Benjamin Kyle from Canada also demonstrated outstanding efficiency on his sheets, recording a best single of 22 alongside an average of 24.00 moves to lead the international contingent.

Additional notable single solutions throughout the rounds included Corbin Rodriguez registering a 27 single and a 28.67 average, Lucas Lippman-Bruno submitting a 29 single and 31.00 average, and Joshua Feran logging a 33 single alongside a 35.33 average. Ryan Morrison also delivered a consistent effort with a 33 single and 35.67 average, while Elliott Kobelansky turned in a sharp single of 25 moves and Young He produced a single of 26 moves in their respective attempts.

As the scoresheets were collected and the final tallies locked into place, FMC LIVE - North America 2025 concluded a memorable day of cerebral, high-stakes competition. The innovative format connected distinct cubing communities into a single shared arena, delivering high-level 3x3 results while giving nearly a hundred solvers the chance to push their analytical limits. The collective efforts across all host locations in 2025 reaffirmed the vibrant health and collaborative spirit of the North American fewest moves scene.