Long Island No Sound 2026

Seven dedicated competitors gathered at the Robert E. Reid, Sr. Recreation Center for Long Island No Sound 2026, creating a tight and demanding arena where every single mistake carried massive consequences. In a concentrated schedule featuring four events and four direct single-round contests on May 16, 2026, the margin for error was virtually non-existent. Without multiple qualifying rounds to cushion a poor solve, contenders had to deliver their sharpest turns immediately upon taking their seats in Shoreham, New York, USA. The specialized discipline required for blindfolded and big cube events set an exacting standard throughout the entire gathering.

The 6x6x6 Cube served as the lone sighted discipline of the weekend, testing stamina and turn execution across seven solve stations. Evan Liu demonstrated complete control over the large puzzle, locking down the championship with a winning average of 1:39.95. Liu also set the pace for individual solves by laying down the best single mark of 1:36.98. Behind him, Quinn Maloney secured second place with a solid 1:43.40 average, while Brandon Villadolid rounded out the podium positions by recording a 1:48.88 average in the competitive event.

The blindfolded categories demanded total memorisation and faultless execution, beginning with the complex 4x4x4 Blindfolded event. Rowe Hessler took top honours after posting a winning single solve of 2:50.01 despite an overall DNF average. Evan Liu was right on Hessler heels, securing the runner-up spot in 2:50.64, falling just sixty-three hundredths of a second short of victory. Quinn Maloney took another podium finish at Long Island No Sound 2026, earning third place with a time of 3:54.94 in a challenging test of spatial memory.

The difficulty amplified significantly during 5x5x5 Blindfolded, an event known across any cubing competition as one of the ultimate tests of discipline. Rowe Hessler again navigated the massive puzzle without sight to claim first place with a winning single time of 6:25.09. Evan Liu earned his second runner-up finish of the day by stopping the clock at 11:24.00, while Brandon Villadolid maintained focus to finish third with a 14:54.00 result, ensuring all three medal positions were claimed amid heavy attrition.

Beyond the top podium steps, the depth of resolve across the venue made Long Island No Sound 2026 an extraordinary showcase of endurance. Nathan Evan Sherman entered the 6x6x6 Cube and delivered a personal best solve of 2:30.03 to secure 7th place in the final standings. Eli Rogers took on an extensive workload across all four events on the schedule, achieving a personal best time of 5:59.34 in 4x4x4 Blindfolded and earning a 4th place finish in 5x5x5 Blindfolded to highlight a strong performance.

The gathering reached its quietest and most intense peak during the 3x3x3 Multi-Blind event, where solving dozens of Rubik's Cube puzzles without vision pushed time limits to the absolute brink. Rowe Hessler captured his third title of the day by successfully solving 53 out of 68 cubes within the 1:00:00 time allotment. The performance placed him clear atop the field, capping off a remarkable series of blindfolded attempts across multiple categories.

The battle behind Hessler in the multi-blind category was equally fierce, with competitors trading high accuracy over sustained attempts. Chris Chi put together an exceptional run, solving 20 out of 21 cubes in 57:09 to capture the second step on the podium. Quinn Maloney claimed third place with a 19 out of 21 result completed in 55:46, proving that speed cubing under memory constraints requires an unmatched level of technical precision.

When the final timers were stopped at Long Island No Sound 2026, all twelve available podium places had been secured by competitors representing the United States. While standard 3x3 results often command major attention, this dedicated speedcubing contest highlighted the complex artistry of large hardware and sightless solving. The high standard of execution delivered across this WCA competition in 2026 sets a commanding benchmark as the community looks ahead to the next season of blindfolded and big-cube championships.