Glasgow Side Events Winter 2026

Fifty-one competitors gathered across twenty-two rounds of intense action where disciplined averages proved far more valuable than isolated single bursts. Held across February 14 and February 15, 2026, the Glasgow Side Events Winter 2026 transformed the Learning and Teaching Building at Strathclyde University into a hub of high-stakes execution. Speedcubing enthusiasts focused on non-traditional disciplines, demonstrating that steady hands and reliable turn rates dictate the final standings far more than fleeting moments of luck. From large twisty puzzles to mechanical gear devices, the weekend celebrated total mastery over variance across every official bracket.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed event drew forty-six competitors, requiring pure single-handed dexterity. Johnny Morello Kerlaff earned top honors by posting a decisive 11.40 average, anchored by a best single of 10.66. Monty Fox secured second place with a 12.44 average, while Danny Morgan finished in third place at 13.35. While standard Rubik's Cube events often dominate the spotlight, this cubing competition rewarded competitors who maintained clean turning without slips across both preliminary and final rounds. Several competitors logged official baseline marks, highlighting how meticulous fingertricks hold up across full five-solve sets rather than single attempts.

Danny Morgan emerged as one of the standout performers of the weekend, capturing multiple titles through unrelenting consistency. In Clock, Morgan secured victory with an impressive 3.11 average, outperforming Cham J. Chambers at 3.53 and Matt Stephenson at 3.72. Morgan repeated his winning form in the 5x5x5 Cube, where forty-two competitors took to the tables. A steady 44.89 winning average carried Morgan to the title, edging out Daniel Partridge at 47.05 and Max Kwok U Sam from Macau, who took third with a 47.81 average. Morgan closed the weekend with podium finishes across four separate puzzle disciplines.

Daniel Partridge put on an absolute clinic in the big cube categories, relying on rhythm and endurance over long solves. In the 6x6x6 Cube, Partridge captured first place with an average of 1:23.09, staying ahead of Cham J. Chambers at 1:25.98 and Danny Morgan at 1:30.40. Partridge repeated the feat in the 7x7x7 Cube, posting a winning average of 2:05.49 and a best single of 1:59.47. Chambers claimed the runner-up spot with a 2:09.40 average, while Morgan took third at 2:19.01. Partridge added a second-place finish in Megaminx behind Aidan Grainger, who won with a 27.75 average.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors delivered massive personal breakthroughs that defined the spirit of the WCA competition. Hemalatha Rajmohan Kanish entered eight events and recorded an extraordinary Megaminx personal best of 1:21.14, cutting 68.3 percent off their previous best while also registering first-time marks of 3:52.52 in 6x6x6 Cube and 6:40.02 in 7x7x7 Cube, along with a ninth-place finish in Skewb. Oliver Aonghas Robinson tackled eight disciplines, posting a 6x6x6 Cube personal best of 2:51.55, which was 37.3 percent faster than before, a Square-1 personal best of 10.25 that was 25.6 percent faster, and an eighth-place finish in Skewb. Arran Berry Simpson improved their 3x3x3 One-Handed mark to 44.67, a 37.6 percent improvement, alongside a 3:16.16 personal best in Megaminx.

The progress continued across the field as competitors expanded their event repertoires. Hugo Yannoulis lowered their Square-1 personal best to 1:20.10 for a 26.3 percent reduction, while improving their 3x3x3 One-Handed mark to 28.17. Carsen Fleming took on six events, securing an 8.12 on their first ever attempt at Skewb, a 6:58.10 on their first 6x6x6 Cube attempt, and an improved Megaminx personal best of 1:28.39, which was 24.9 percent faster. Gordon Rigg posted a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 4:31.51 to gain a 20 percent improvement while attempting Square-1 and Megaminx for the first time. Fraser Ridyard entered four events, establishing initial marks in Megaminx at 2:37.69, 3x3x3 One-Handed at 1:02.79, and Clock at 24.31. Luke Rigg also expanded their slate, logging first-ever attempts in Megaminx at 3:09.70 and 5x5x5 Cube at 4:16.35.

The remaining events at Glasgow Side Events Winter 2026 delivered similarly tight finishes. In Skewb, Sam Jones took the championship title with an average of 3.48, edging Cham J. Chambers at 3.53 and Matt Stephenson at 3.73. Square-1 proved equally competitive, as Yan-Heng Zhang captured victory with a 9.25 average, closely followed by Ryan Eckersley at 9.50 and Danny Morgan at 9.98. Across all events, podium places were dominated by the United Kingdom with twenty-three top-three finishes, alongside one podium spot for Macau.

The action in Glasgow, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom proved that composure across multiple rounds is the true hallmark of speed cubing excellence. While individual fast singles offer excitement, the rankings were settled by those who maintained technique through every phase. With 3x3 results and specialized side events tested to the fullest, the weekend concluded as a testament to deep preparation, balanced pacing, and the relentless drive for improvement that continues to elevate the sport heading into the next competitive cycle.