Kenmore Mini B 2024

Timothy Castle delivered the defining moment of the day at the Kenmore Community Club, solving the puzzle entirely unseen in 20.56 seconds to claim victory in the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event. Blindfolded solving demands intense memorisation, where competitors study the scrambled state before pulling down a blindfold to execute the solution from pure memory. Castle's lightning-fast single gave him the top spot over a competitive field of 11 solvers in the discipline. His triumph set a high bar for focus and nerve during a thrilling day of action at Kenmore Mini B 2024.

Held on February 17, 2024, in Kenmore, Washington, USA, the single-day cubing competition brought together 38 competitors across 3 events and 6 rounds. The roster featured dedicated solvers tackling classical puzzles, triangular shapes, and memory-based formats. Speedcubing enthusiasts gathered to test their skills under official World Cube Association regulations, producing sharp turnarounds and fierce podium battles across every round on the schedule.

The 3x3x3 Blindfolded podium featured exceptionally tight margins, with less than three seconds separating the top three positions. Max Siauw took second place for the USA with a best single time of 22.22 seconds, demonstrating exceptional versatility across multiple disciplines. Jayce Li of Canada completed the international podium in third place, recording a mark of 22.67 seconds. The tense final round highlighted the exacting precision required in sightless speed cubing, where the slightest misstep results in a disqualified attempt.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube, Max Siauw commanded the field across two rounds to secure first place with a winning average of 6.26 seconds, highlighted by a best single of 5.21 seconds. Siauw maintained a comfortable cushion at the summit of the official 3x3 results, finishing ahead of Mihir A. Rai, who claimed second place with an 8.69 average. Ayden Kainalu A. Bueno secured third on the podium with an 8.85 average, rounding out an all-American top three in the classic Rubik's Cube category.

The Pyraminx competition produced explosive turns and sub-three-second averages across its two rounds of action. Mihir A. Rai clinched the gold with a stunning winning average of 2.99 seconds, backed by a tournament-best single solve of 1.90 seconds. Kaleb Peltola followed in second position with a steady 3.65 average, while Max Siauw picked up his third podium finish of the meet by taking third place with a 3.77 average against 26 competitors.

Away from the top of the standings, the tournament was defined by personal breakthroughs and massive progress across the board. Darius Burr achieved a massive Pyraminx personal best of 7.83 seconds, which was 40.1 percent faster than their previous mark, on the way to an 11th-place finish. Rohin Gilman delivered a Pyraminx personal best of 6.80 seconds to improve by 35.9 percent and finish 12th, while also notching a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 12.90 seconds. Gabriel Goit lowered their 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 20.44 seconds, taking 26.5 percent off their earlier best. Sophie Wang took on 2 events, posting a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 7.94 seconds and cutting 24.8 percent off their 3x3x3 Cube best with a 20.60.

Several competitors also embraced brand new disciplines and made their official debuts at the tables. Ryan Lee tackled 2 events, setting a first ever attempt at Pyraminx with an 11.79 and recording a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 21.15 seconds, an improvement of 20.3 percent. Sebastian Pfeiffer entered 2 events and logged a first ever attempt at Pyraminx of 15.89 seconds. Josh Turner participated in their first WCA competition, recording a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 41.42 seconds alongside a 16.68 in Pyraminx. Charlie Rogers also contested their first WCA competition, registering a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Cube of 33.74 seconds and a 13.21 in Pyraminx.

By the conclusion of the event, competitors from the United States had collected 8 podium places, alongside 1 podium finish for Canada. Kenmore Mini B 2024 served as a showcase of memory, dexterity, and steady nerves at the Kenmore Community Club, leaving competitors with new milestones to carry into the rest of the 2024 season.