Kisco Cubing 2025

Carson Widjaja set the pace at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester by capturing the premier 3x3x3 Cube title with a decisive 6.64 average and a best single solve of 6.21. That victory capped off an extraordinary gathering where athletes representing the United States claimed all 18 podium positions across six distinct events. From the lightning-quick rounds of the smaller puzzles to the technical challenge of the larger layers, the single-day showcase in Mt. Kisco, New York, USA delivered a complete domestic sweep across every event format on January 4, 2025.

Held across nine fast-paced rounds, Kisco Cubing 2025 drew a bustling field of 119 competitors eager to kick off the new year with fast times. The main classic Rubik's Cube category pushed the field through three demanding rounds of action, leaving no doubt about the depth of talent present. Widjaja stood atop the final standings, but Krish Shah-Nathwani pressed closely with a 7.01 mark for second place, narrowly edging Aaron Jake Wong who secured the bronze spot with an average of 7.07 to finalize the headline 3x3 results.

The multi-stage drama of this WCA competition extended into the 2x2x2 Cube, an event featuring 109 entrants over two rounds. Ayden Dincher stormed through the bracket to win the title with a blistering 1.58 average and an event-leading single of 1.06. Shah-Nathwani collected his second silver medal of the day by recording a 1.64 average, while Eli Rogers rounded out the podium positions with a sharp 1.69 mark in a tightly contested final round.

Dincher remained a centerpiece throughout the weekend schedule, adding a second championship by conquering the 88-competitor Skewb bracket. His 3.02 winning average and 2.19 single led the discipline, keeping him ahead of Chris Chi, who locked down second place at 3.36, and Dylan Chan, who earned third with a 3.43 average. Dincher's versatility was evident across multiple tables as he consistently challenged the top ranks in varied formats throughout the day.

Widjaja matched that multi-event prowess in the 4x4x4 Cube, pacing an 82-person field with a winning average of 26.15 and an exceptional 21.73 single solve. Dincher followed in the runner-up slot with a 28.14 average, while Parker Trager earned bronze with a 29.96. Meanwhile, the specialized disciplines brought distinct victors: Jaylen Myles took the 3x3x3 One-Handed crown with a 12.66 average among 77 starters, and Yuki Nagai mastered the mechanical dials of Clock, winning in 4.61 ahead of Dincher's 4.76 and Wong's 4.79.

Beyond the championship races, the floor buzzed with athletes making substantial progress in their individual journeys. Elijah Haimowitz delivered a standout breakthrough in Clock, dropping his personal best to 10.87, which improved upon his prior mark of 33.54 by 67.6 percent across a six-event schedule. Eliseo Javier Alarcon tackled six disciplines, logging his first ever attempt at Skewb in 6.12 and his first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 27.71 while cutting his Clock mark to 9.74 for a 58.3 percent improvement. Alexander Hennessy also took on six events, making his first ever attempt at Skewb with an 8.47 and cutting his one-handed benchmark by 58.9 percent to 19.89. Aaron Troychansky recorded his first official tries in 2x2x2 Cube at 2.65 and Clock at 17.40, alongside a 55.5 percent personal best reduction in Skewb to 4.82.

Other competitors marked significant milestones across the tournament brackets. Roy Huang entered four events, logging his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:03.53 while slicing his 3x3x3 Cube best to 14.66, an improvement of 44.1 percent. Camilo Agueros contested six events, registering his first ever attempts at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 28.11 and Clock in 11.02, while besting his 2x2x2 Cube mark by 45.8 percent down to 2.40. Minz Vora debuted in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 1:56.43 and Clock with 1:10.56, while trimming 36.2 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube best to reach 21.70. Mark Tysvaer completed four events, posting a 49th-place finish in 4x4x4 Cube behind a first ever attempt of 53.50, alongside debut solves in Skewb at 5.74 and 3x3x3 Cube at 13.41.

The collective energy at Kisco Cubing 2025 demonstrated the enduring appeal of competitive speed cubing in the region. Combining high-level precision from established frontrunners with relentless personal improvements down the roster, the meeting delivered memorable moments from start to finish. As another vibrant cubing competition closes its books, the speedcubing community leaves Mt. Kisco with fresh personal milestones and full momentum heading into the remainder of the 2025 calendar year.