Manchester 7x7 Day 2025

Thirty competitors gathered at Wythenshawe Forum on March 22, 2025, taking on ten rounds of intense big-cube action. Manchester 7x7 Day 2025 delivered a showcase of endurance across four demanding categories. While followers checking general Rubik's Cube developments or classic 3x3 results might expect shorter sprints, this single-day speedcubing gathering in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom proved that seasoned solvers still set the standard when puzzle layers multiply. Across the roster, veteran hands reaffirmed their mastery, delivering composed solutions under tournament pressure.

The premier event lived up to its billing across three competitive rounds of 7x7x7 Cube. Eli Jay captured the top spot on the podium with a winning average of 2:08.98, highlighted by the tournament's best single solve of 2:06.51. Daniel Partridge claimed the silver medal with an average of 2:22.37, while Cham J. Chambers completed the podium trio by securing third place with a 2:23.33 average. The top tier demonstrated deep familiarity with the massive puzzle, keeping solve times tight throughout the late stages of the bracket.

In the 5x5x5 Cube, Danny Morgan showed sharp execution to claim victory across three full rounds of solving. Morgan posted a winning average of 47.07 after logging a best single effort of 45.54 during the competition. Daniel Partridge earned another podium spot on the day by taking second place with an average of 50.68, while Eli Jay followed closely in third position at 51.04. The results table reflected high consistency, with seasoned speed cubing entrants navigating the field of 28 competitors.

The 6x6x6 Cube final provided the closest finish of the entire WCA competition. Cham J. Chambers emerged triumphant with a winning average of 1:32.04, helped by the best single of the event at 1:28.95. Danny Morgan finished a razor-thin second place with an average of 1:32.14, just two hundredths of a second ahead of third-place Eli Jay at 1:32.16. The fractional margins between the top three solvers highlighted the technical precision required over two grueling rounds.

Megaminx action rounded out the four events on the schedule with impressive speed. Sean Moran dominated the twelve-sided puzzle, taking the title with a winning average of 29.94 alongside the best single mark of 28.94. Katie Moughan secured the runner-up position with an average of 41.39, while Cham J. Chambers collected a third individual podium finish of the day by taking third place with 43.13. Moran was the sole competitor to break the thirty-second threshold in the discipline.

Beyond the trophy battles, Manchester 7x7 Day 2025 provided a stage for several solvers making huge individual strides. Callum Inglis engineered two massive breakthroughs, dropping his 6x6x6 Cube personal best to 2:34.01, which was 32.6 percent faster than his previous mark, and taking his 7x7x7 Cube personal best down to 4:14.74 for a 31.6 percent improvement. William Hancock stepped onto the floor across four events and recorded his first ever attempt in three categories, logging 1:43.62 on Megaminx, 2:49.44 on 6x6x6 Cube, and 4:39.58 on 7x7x7 Cube. Ioan-David Piciorlung posted his first ever attempt at Megaminx with 1:21.06 while improving his 7x7x7 Cube best by 12 percent to 4:27.07. Tam Ming Ki also lowered their 7x7x7 Cube best to 4:04.76, an improvement of 12.5 percent.

Other competitors across the hall delivered equally sharp advancements across the afternoon. Scott Hunter tackled four events and earned personal bests in three, recording 4:10.16 on 7x7x7 Cube for an 11.1 percent reduction and 2:24.43 on 6x6x6 Cube for a 9.9 percent drop. Batu Kirbay achieved a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 4:22.91, which was 10.1 percent faster, and added a 5x5x5 Cube best of 1:49.91. Joel Keenan lowered his 7x7x7 Cube personal best to 4:39.36, a 9.2 percent jump, while Jacob Walton advanced to 15th in 6x6x6 Cube behind a new best of 2:17.75, which was 13.6 percent faster than before.

Every one of the 12 available podium places went to competitors representing the United Kingdom, cementing a dominant showing for domestic talent. The smooth coordination across all four events demonstrated the health of the regional scene in 2025. Solvers left Wythenshawe Forum having tested their endurance against the largest challenges on the official circuit, setting down new standards to carry forward into the next season of competitive play.

As the tables were cleared, Manchester 7x7 Day 2025 proved that big puzzle events reward patience, stamina, and years of methodical practice. With champions trading podium places and personal milestones achieved in every round, this cubing competition added another memorable chapter to the sport in Greater Manchester.