Hobart Autumn 2026

Jode Brewster delivered a dominant string of performances across multiple disciplines, highlighted by a sharp 7.88 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube, to set the tone for Hobart Autumn 2026. Taking place on May 24, 2026, at Howrah Primary School in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, the single-day gathering gathered 38 competitors for nine rounds across six distinct events. From the opening turns to the late afternoon showdowns, the competition floor served as a proving ground where experienced contenders and developing speedcubing talents traded standout marks in the heart of Tasmania.

The 3x3 results in the main event showcased high-level execution over three demanding rounds. Brewster secured the top spot on the podium after posting a tournament-best 6.58 single alongside the sub-eight winning average. Veer Liu Dogra claimed second place with an average of 10.53, while Darcy Andrikonis secured third place with an average of 10.90 among the field of 36 competitors. The race for the classic Rubik's Cube crown proved intense, but the sheer consistency of the leader kept the rest of the field chasing throughout the final round.

Beyond the premier puzzle, Brewster collected three more victories to complete an exceptional individual run across different puzzle formats. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Brewster captured first place with a 2.20 average and a 1.87 single across two rounds, followed by Veer Liu Dogra in second at 3.78 and Darcy Andrikonis in third at 4.51. Moving to the larger hardware, Brewster took the 5x5x5 Cube title with an average of 55.95 and a 53.74 single, finishing ahead of Veer Liu Dogra with 1:13.34 and Beren Fontana with 1:14.67. A victory in Skewb with a 4.89 average sealed another gold, ahead of Tom Noble at 5.23 and Dogra at 6.49.

Veer Liu Dogra emerged as a persistent podium threat across the schedule and secured a notable victory of his own in the Clock event. Averaging 3.79 with a single of 3.20 across 22 competitors, Dogra took the title ahead of Lena Buonaccorsi, who registered a 7.60 average, and Brewster, who finished third with 8.26. In the demanding arena of 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, Anthony Rochester demonstrated exceptional spatial recall under pressure, solving 17 out of 27 cubes in a time of 56:02 to take the win, while Dogra secured second place with 3 out of 4 cubes solved in 23:36.

Behind the podium finishes, the real pulse of Hobart Autumn 2026 came from massive personal improvements across every discipline. Tenuun Delgermurun entered five separate events and delivered an eye-catching 2.01 personal best in the 2x2x2 Cube, which was 76.9 percent faster than their prior mark of 8.72, while also taking on their first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a 3:06.96 result. Sebastian Greenwood secured a fourth-place finish in 2x2x2 Cube backed by a 3.32 personal best that improved on their previous mark by 47.9 percent, alongside inaugural attempts in Skewb at 14.65 and 5x5x5 Cube at 2:05.69. Zoe Broad achieved a massive 62.7 percent drop in 2x2x2 Cube with a 12.38 personal best and logged their first official Clock attempt in 52.48. Marshall Yeow logged a 3.19 personal best in 2x2x2 Cube, an improvement of 33.7 percent, and registered debut marks in Clock with 13.57 and Skewb with 14.66.

The progress continued across the intermediate tiers as Ruben Chapman took 12th in the 3x3x3 Cube, lowering their personal best by 38.2 percent to 16.26 while taking 52.6 percent off their Clock best with an 11.58. Banjo Clarke secured a 10th-place finish in Clock after posting an initial mark of 18.60 and took 30.3 percent off their 2x2x2 Cube best with a 4.50. Isaac Cramp logged a Clock personal best of 34.71, dropping 43.3 percent from a previous 1:01.17, alongside a first Skewb attempt of 28.84. Joseph Downie tackled four events, claiming an 11th-place finish in Skewb with a 7.97 personal best that was 15.8 percent faster, while recording their first official attempt at Clock in 22.93.

First-time competitors also made their presence felt during their initial WCA competition appearances. Malcolm Reynolds entered five events in their debut, recording a 16th-place finish in the 5x5x5 Cube alongside first official attempts in Skewb at 15.77 and Clock at 1:54.06. Neve Greenwood participated in three events, establishing initial tournament marks of 6.34 in the 2x2x2 Cube, 20.74 in Skewb, and 36.04 in the 3x3x3 Cube. Vietnam competitor Grace Olivia Tran opened their tournament journey with a 13.15 in 2x2x2 Cube and a 37.99 in 3x3x3 Cube, while Hong Kong competitor Him Choi clocked a 7.12 in 2x2x2 Cube and a 24.05 in the main event.

The full slate of nine rounds provided a comprehensive test of speed, precision, and nerve across diverse puzzle types. Australian competitors accounted for all 17 podium positions available on the day, demonstrating great depth in regional speed cubing. Whether navigating the rapid turns of short-format events or the deep concentration required for blindfolded challenges, solvers found opportunities to advance their rankings throughout the program.

As the final tables were cleared at Howrah Primary School, the success of Hobart Autumn 2026 stood as a testament to steady training and competitive drive. With multiple multi-event champions crowned and dozens of personal bests rewritten in the official records, the cubing competition set an inspiring benchmark for the Tasmanian solving community heading into the next phase of the 2026 speedcubing calendar.