FMC Sicily & Ticino 2026

Scattered across competition rooms in Multiple cities, XE, tables sat covered with notation sheets, pencils, and regulation scramble sheets rather than standard speedcubing timers. The quiet focus characteristic of the discipline defined the atmosphere as competitors studied each face of the Rubik's Cube, methodically seeking out the shortest paths to a solved state. There were no rapid clatters of turning plastic to break the concentration, only the steady rhythm of deliberate exploration that defines this branch of competitive solving.

Across two rounds of play on June 20, 2026, FMC Sicily & Ticino 2026 proved that long-term control and disciplined efficiency triumph over isolated moments of fortune. While explosive single attempts often grab attention across speed cubing disciplines, the Fewest Moves format demands steady execution across multiple attempts. Delivering three consecutive low-move solutions requires an unyielding level of consistency, and that unrelenting precision separated the front-runners from the rest of the pack in this specialized tournament.

Switzerland representative Timo Günthardt emerged on top of the standings by demonstrating extraordinary stability across the rounds. Günthardt claimed first place in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves by logging an event-winning average of 23.33 moves alongside a best single of 23. That steady execution kept him clear of the chasing pack, proving once again that a calculated and reliable average remains the gold standard in competitive FMC events.

The podium battle remained fierce among the field of 13 competitors, with podium places distributed evenly across three nations. Jan Bentlage of Germany secured the runner-up position with a strong 24.00 average, keeping the pressure on the top spot throughout the final attempts. Close behind, Italy representative Lorenzo Mauro locked in third place with a 24.33 average, completing an international podium that showcased the depth of European FMC talent.

One of the standout achievements of the tournament belonged to Riccardo Raciti of Slovakia, who set a new national record average in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a mark of 28.67. Raciti translated his steady sequence of solutions into a 5th-place finish overall in the event. His record-setting run highlighted how maintaining a dependable floor across an entire round can rewrite the national record books on the international stage.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones that the main standings only begin to show. Andrea Clementi delivered the biggest personal improvement of the weekend, lowering their 3x3x3 Fewest Moves personal best to 36 moves from a previous mark of 39, marking a 7.7 percent drop while finishing 13th. Mattia Pasquini also secured a new personal best with a single of 24 moves, taking 4 percent off their previous best of 25 to lock in 11th place. Chiara Marcucci navigated the field to earn a strong 4th-place finish, while Simone Bentlage concluded the round with a solid 6th-place finish.

The depth of the field continued through several dedicated competitors who took on the single-event schedule with full focus. Enrico Tenuti earned a 7th-place finish, while Vincenzo Maria Gammino completed the competition in 8th place. Fabian Tomasović delivered steady solutions across the rounds to secure 9th place, and Joël Bevacqua rounded out the top ten by finishing in 10th place. Each competitor contributed to a rigorous field that tested the limits of move efficiency across every scramble.

With two full rounds completed in a single day, this WCA competition demonstrated the depth and technical mastery required at the highest level of FMC solving. The 3x3 results from this gathering in 2026 reflected how analytical discipline and tactical decision-making decide competitive outcomes. When the final attempts were submitted at FMC Sicily & Ticino 2026, the scores stood as a clear testament to the athletes who favored rigorous consistency above all else.