Manhattan Mini AM 2025

Twenty-one competitors assembled in New York, New York, USA on December 20, 2025 for a focused day of high-level puzzle solving. Across speedcubing disciplines, athletes must summon deep mental endurance to excel, particularly in events where singular focus separates triumph from disaster. While pure blindfolded disciplines demand flawless spatial memory and isolation, the heavy technical requirements of large cubes and single-handed turning call for an identical strain of unyielding concentration. Inside the Little Dreams Event Space, that intensity anchored six total rounds of official action at Manhattan Mini AM 2025, challenging every participant to keep their composure under pressure.

The 3x3x3 One-Handed event served as the centerpiece test of dexterity and poise, drawing the entire field across three elimination stages. Shaun Mack delivered the benchmark performance in the final, securing first place with a winning average of 10.67 seconds and a best single of 10.16. Anthony Jiang took second on the podium with an average of 11.76, while Ayden Dincher completed the top three with a mark of 12.38. For those following Rubik's Cube variants, the discipline offers a distinct tactical rhythm that rewards precise finger control and continuous piece tracking throughout the solve.

In the 7x7x7 Cube, competitors faced an extended endurance battle where each solve required hundreds of precise turns without losing track of piece reduction. Dana Yi claimed the victory with a winning average of 2:37.49 and an event-best single time of 2:32.19 across the single scheduled round. Ayden Dincher captured another podium placement by taking second with a 2:42.44 average, followed closely by Shaun Mack in third place with a 2:56.11 average. The marathon event tested physical pace and visual stamina at Manhattan Mini AM 2025.

The fast-paced Skewb event brought dynamic corner-turning resolution to the venue floor. Quinn Maloney took top honours after two rounds, securing first place with a winning average of 2.90 seconds and the fastest single of the weekend at 2.00 seconds. Ayden Dincher earned his third podium finish of the tournament, taking second place with an average of 3.16. Can Uzun of Turkey rounded out the podium in third with a 3.36 average, representing the sole international podium finish against a strong contingent from the United States.

Beyond the championship races, the event floor produced meaningful personal milestones throughout the morning and afternoon. Nicolas Ramirez knocked 60.2 percent off his previous Skewb mark to post an 18.25 personal best while competing across three disciplines, logging a twelfth-place finish in 7x7x7 Cube. Jeffrey Zhang registered an enormous improvement in 3x3x3 One-Handed, dropping his personal best by 60 percent to 12.82 seconds on his way to an eighth-place finish. Nadiv Herrmann entered 7x7x7 Cube for the very first time with a 3:35.28 mark to finish seventh, alongside a 14.28 single in one-handed solving, which was 19.3 percent faster than before, and a 4.09 Skewb personal best that trimmed 14.1 percent off his prior benchmark.

Other athletes took on brand new challenges and pushed their career marks to fresh levels. Sky Hong logged two event debuts on the day, posting a first ever 36.88 in 3x3x3 One-Handed and a 6:07.62 on the 7x7x7 Cube, placing eleventh in the big cube event. Shai Arbisser took on three events and delivered a 16.16 single in 3x3x3 One-Handed, improving by 33.9 percent. Laron Mays made his debut in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 1:45.50 mark, while Gatsby Aaron Roberts lowered his one-handed best by 8.5 percent to 34.25. Daniel Cheng took on two events and achieved a tournament-best fifth place in 3x3x3 One-Handed.

The competition showcased the variety and technical scope that define a modern WCA competition, featuring both lightning-quick turns and deliberate, layered solving strategies. Across 3x3 results and extended event tables, competitors balanced technical speed with tactical patience. The community atmosphere inside the venue highlighted the dedication of athletes traveling to test their training against official clocks.

With six rounds concluded and three champions crowned, Manhattan Mini AM 2025 concluded a memorable stop in New York. United States competitors claimed eight of the nine podium spots, with Turkey securing one. As speed cubing contenders look ahead to future meets on the calendar, the standard of discipline and focus seen at this cubing competition sets an impressive benchmark for the season ahead.