Manhattan Mini PM 2025

Inside the Little Dreams Event Space, a focused energy took hold across the solving tables. Solvers gathered in New York, New York, USA on December 20, 2025 for a brisk schedule of puzzles that tested versatility across distinct puzzle disciplines. The compact venue hosted 23 competitors, each facing structured rounds where precise pacing mattered as much as raw speed. With six rounds contested over three events, every phase demanded immediate consistency from the very first turn.

The structure of this cubing competition placed unique tactical weight on every solve. Unlike large multi-day championships with sprawling prelims, a tight WCA competition roster means advancing through the bracket hinges on surviving strict cut lines and maintaining focus under fast turnaround times. Speedcubing enthusiasts tracking standard 3x3 results often overlook how alternative events require distinct strategic pacing across single rounds and multi-phase ladders alike.

The big cube action saw a high-stakes single round determine the entire podium for the 6x6x6 Cube. With no subsequent rounds to correct errors, Chris Chi delivered under pressure to capture the title with a winning average of 1:53.57, highlighted by the best single of the event at 1:49.32. Hassan Khanani claimed second place with an average of 2:01.36 and a 1:58.99 single, while Austin Reed rounded out the top three with a 2:02.66 average and a 1:50.29 single.

In the Square-1 event, competitors navigated three full rounds of head-to-head elimination. Hassan Khanani conquered the shifting puzzle geometries to take first place in the finals with a 6.21 average, backed by the round best single of 5.29. Chris Chi followed closely in second with an average of 7.14, while Alex Niedland locked up third on a 9.40 average. The multi-stage progression demanded sustained execution over 20 entrants, rewarding solvers who minimized lockups in the crunch.

The Pyraminx bracket featured two competitive rounds among 22 entrants. Mariana K. Lee paced the field to secure the title with an exceptional 2.54 winning average and the best single of the day at 2.16. Theo Lee followed closely behind to claim the runner-up spot on a 2.66 average, while Yuki Nagai took third place with a 3.12 mark. Every podium spot across the tournament was secured by solvers representing the United States.

Beyond the trophy battles, Manhattan Mini PM 2025 served as a showcase for personal milestones across the field. Nishkal Pandya tackled two new events for the first time, notching a 4:54.28 in the 6x6x6 Cube and a 27.37 in Square-1, while slashing their Pyraminx personal best to 6.11, an improvement of 25.1 percent. Yili Yi registered the day largest percentage leap in Square-1, dropping their mark by 40.5 percent down to 21.54. Tyler Lindow Tsao also showed tremendous growth in Square-1, cutting their previous record by 35.7 percent to post a 14.05.

The breakthrough performances continued down the roster across multiple solving disciplines. Jalen Shareef delivered an outstanding 34.8 percent drop in Square-1 to finish with an 8.96 personal best. Idan Nutkevitz took on three events and secured two sharp improvements, dropping their Square-1 best by 15.8 percent to 15.39 and their 6x6x6 Cube mark by 7 percent to 3:01.20. Hridhaan Shetty improved by 14.4 percent with an 8.44 in Square-1 to place sixth. Noah Cudilla shaved 9.3 percent off their 6x6x6 Cube mark with a 2:52.65, while Kyle Lee lowered their 6x6x6 Cube best by 8.3 percent down to 2:15.13 for a sixth-place finish.

This single-day speed cubing gathering proved that compact formats bring a special intensity to the sport. With puzzles moving well beyond the classic Rubik's Cube, Manhattan Mini PM 2025 gave its 23 solvers a rigorous test of speed, control, and poise under tight round restrictions. As the 2025 season winds down, the performances in New York established strong benchmarks for every competitor preparing for the challenges of the coming year.