Liberty Science Center Fall B 2025

Seventy competitors gathered on September 14, 2025, bringing energy and determination to Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. The single-day tournament spanned nine rounds across five official events, offering a comprehensive stage for both seasoned veterans and eager newcomers stepping onto the competition floor for the very first time. Stepping into a World Cube Association environment brings an unmistakable atmosphere of focus, where official timers and judges replace casual home practice. For many who took part, the gathering was their initial introduction to the structured rhythm of speedcubing, turning weeks of solitary practice into recorded official times.

The 2025 cubing competition at the Liberty Science Center offered an inviting yet challenging slate of categories, ranging from standard puzzles to twisty variants. Each participant navigated the bustling venue, adjusting to the rigorous expectations of official regulations while soaking in the experience of solving alongside peers. Speedcubing has grown across the region, and Liberty Science Center Fall B 2025 provided the exact setting needed for first-timers to log their baseline marks. Whether tackling classic puzzles or branching out into bigger cubes, the event delivered an unforgettable introduction to tournament pressure.

Across the venue, first-time participants made their marks alongside dedicated community members pushing their personal benchmarks. Bryan O'Connor delivered massive upgrades across multiple categories, cutting his 4x4x4 Cube personal best to 58.95 seconds, which was 47.7 percent faster than his prior mark, while also dropping his 5x5x5 Cube best to 1:38.57, an improvement of 40.9 percent. Darwin Caius Wong Okyere took on five events, registering his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube with a time of 3:30.85 and slicing his 2x2x2 Cube personal best down to 2.30 seconds, an impressive 57 percent faster than before. Ethan Pike achieved a 1:04.67 personal best in 4x4x4 Cube, representing a 28.2 percent drop, while also posting a 2:21.39 in his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube.

The spirit of growth continued as several others embraced new puzzles and breakthrough moments. Kyle Lee entered four events, posting 1:21.11 in his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Cube and dropping his 2x2x2 Cube best by 27.4 percent to 2.97 seconds. Lucas Pai tackled five events, recording his first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 19.61 seconds while improving his 5x5x5 Cube standard by 21.6 percent to 2:08.76. Samuel Cano attended this first WCA competition of his career, completing five events including a first 2x2x2 Cube result of 6.24 seconds and a 10.08 in Pyraminx. Arush Sarkar also made his tournament debut, logging initial marks of 39.29 on the 3x3x3 Cube and 2:49.66 on the 4x4x4 Cube, while Caleb Pulido marked his first official tournament by recording 23.35 on the 3x3x3 Cube and 8.76 on Pyraminx.

At the sharp end of the results, the classic Rubik's Cube drew all 70 attendees across three competitive rounds. Matty Hiroto Inaba delivered outstanding 3x3 results to secure top honors, averaging 5.95 seconds in the final and posting the best single solve of the event at 5.66 seconds. Carson Widjaja followed in second place with an average of 6.93 seconds, while Amod Mathur earned third place on the podium with a 7.81 average. The smooth execution in the finals demonstrated the precision required to thrive through multiple qualifying stages in a high-caliber speed cubing environment.

The larger cube events saw Matty Hiroto Inaba extend his dominance across the board. In the 4x4x4 Cube, which featured 49 entrants, Inaba captured first place with an average of 23.59 seconds and a standout single of 21.24. Carson Widjaja secured second place with a 26.13 average, followed by Chanoe Park in third at 30.80 seconds. The 5x5x5 Cube yielded an identical podium order among its 37 contenders, as Inaba claimed victory with a 43.66 average and a 40.32 single, outpacing Widjaja at 54.34 and Park at 59.99.

In the 2x2x2 Cube, 54 competitors raced through two rounds of lightning-fast solves. Milan Vincent Andric claimed the title with an average of 1.85 seconds, highlighted by a single solve of 1.15 seconds. Yuval Segall of Israel earned the second spot on the podium with a 2.25 average, closely pursued by Eric Yu of the United States in third place at 2.27 seconds. The fast-paced category provided sharp competition throughout the qualifying and final rounds.

The Pyraminx closed out the schedule with 43 competitors navigating two rounds of triangular puzzle solving. Milan Vincent Andric secured his second victory of the day, finishing first with an average of 3.14 seconds and a best single of 2.91. Steven Wintringham finished in second place with an average of 3.28 seconds, while Adam Dietzel took third place with a 3.57 average. With fourteen podium places going to United States competitors and one to Israel, Liberty Science Center Fall B 2025 concluded as a memorable milestone for newcomers and seasoned competitors alike.