Georgia Quiet Championship 2026

A single move decided the title in the 3x3x3 Fewest Moves contest, setting a tone of razor-thin margins at the Georgia Quiet Championship 2026. Kyra Joiner secured victory with a meticulous 26.00 average, edging past Jacob Ambrose who finished just behind at 27.00, while Katie Hull took third place with a 29.00 average. The discipline requires deep analytical precision on the classic Rubik's Cube, and the narrow gap at the top demonstrated just how demanding the event remains when every turn counts toward the final score.

Held on January 3, 2026, at The HUB at Calvary in Columbus, Georgia, USA, the gathering brought together 20 dedicated competitors across 5 specialized events and 6 rounds. The roster focused exclusively on non-standard challenges, emphasizing concentration, memory, and spatial mastery. Across the schedule, athletes tested their limits under quiet conditions, delivering high-level speedcubing across traditional blindfolded events, large-cube blindfolded disciplines, and multi-cube challenges.

The 3x3x3 Blindfolded competition delivered another thrilling duel near the top of the standings. Tien Tran claimed first place with a winning average of 22.70 and a blistering single of 18.91 across two rounds of play. Matthew Hollinger took the runner-up spot with an average of 25.79, followed by Kyra Joiner in third at 1:15.53. In an event where memorisation and flawless execution must align perfectly, Tran maintained composure to claim the gold amid intense pressure.

Matthew Hollinger emerged as a dominant force across the extended blindfolded categories, capturing three separate victories during the cubing competition. In 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, Hollinger solved 35 out of 37 cubes in a time of 58:56 to take first place, ahead of Tien Tran who achieved a flawless 18 out of 18 in 52:52, and Joon Cha of Korea who secured third with 11 out of 13 in 56:40. Hollinger added two more titles in 4x4x4 Blindfolded with a 2:51.31 single and 5x5x5 Blindfolded with a 7:11.04 single, cementing an exceptional individual performance throughout the day.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, several athletes delivered remarkable breakthroughs and personal milestones. Kellan Butler earned a fourth-place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a personal best single of 27, marking a 41.3 percent improvement over their prior mark of 46, alongside a 3x3x3 Blindfolded personal best of 2:51.80 that was 36 percent faster than their previous best. Reece Manders tackled five events, achieving a personal best 3x3x3 Blindfolded single of 51.60 to go 25.6 percent faster than before, securing an 8 out of 10 in 35:34 for a multi-blind personal best, and recording a 35 in their first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves. Nikolas Carpenter dropped their blindfolded single to 2:24.72, an improvement of 33.6 percent, while Nate Hunter lowered their personal best in the same event by 7.7 percent to 4:20.19.

First-time event attempts highlighted the depth of effort across the entire field. Clay Moore took on five separate events, completing their first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Blindfolded in 37:59.00 and finishing fourth in 4x4x4 Blindfolded. Fred Johnson entered five events as well, logging a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Blindfolded in 30:58.00 and posting 4 out of 6 in 58:10 in their first multi-blind attempt. Matthew Remington notched a 29 in their first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves to place sixth in 4x4x4 Blindfolded, while Benjamin Valdivieso recorded a 51 in their first official fewest moves contest to place tenth. Eli Smith also made a first attempt in fewest moves with a 39, rounding out a day of widespread personal progression.

The larger blindfolded categories tested endurance and memory over extended durations at the Georgia Quiet Championship 2026. In 4x4x4 Blindfolded, Hollinger led the field of 12 competitors with his 2:51.31 single, followed by Tien Tran in 5:42.77 and Korea's Joon Cha in 7:38.18. The 5x5x5 Blindfolded event featured 8 entrants, where Hollinger took gold in 7:11.04, Tran secured silver in 12:58.00, and Daniel Hicklin earned third place with a time of 19:24.00.

International presence was felt on the podium as competitors from the USA claimed 13 podium spots while Korea earned 2. The Georgia Quiet Championship 2026 served as a premier showcase of quiet speed cubing disciplines, where technical execution and mental stamina stood at the forefront. As the WCA competition concluded in Columbus, the precise 3x3 results and blindfolded masterclasses left a lasting impression on the regional circuit as competitors look ahead to the next season.