New Providence Spring AM 2026

Carson Widjaja set the pace in New Providence, New Jersey, USA, delivering a sharp 6.34 winning average alongside a best single of 5.29 to secure the premier title on the table. The one-day gathering on April 18, 2026, held at the William Paca Club, brought together 38 competitors across 3 events and 6 rounds. Widjaja stood atop an all-American podium in the main event, but the wider story of this cubing competition was the sheer influx of newcomers stepping onto the official stage for the very first time.

The New Providence Spring AM 2026 served as a gateway for fresh speedcubing talent in 2026, offering new participants their initial taste of tournament pressure. While experienced solvers battled for podium spots in the classic Rubik's Cube, many newcomers took their maiden solves alongside seasoned competitors. The atmosphere across the venue highlighted how speed cubing continues to draw new solvers into structured tournament play, creating an engaging mix of first-timers and established rivals throughout the morning schedule.

In the 3x3x3 Cube, Carson Widjaja navigated three intense rounds to claim the championship. Shaun Mack secured the runner-up spot with a 7.26 average, having also delivered a 5.67 single and a 6.84 average earlier in the contest. Casey Ding earned third place on the podium with an 8.19 mark, backed by a personal 7.06 single and an 8.89 average. The standard at the top was exceptionally high, producing some of the sharpest 3x3 results seen in the regional circuit this spring.

Beyond the main event, Noah Kim took top honors in 3x3x3 One-Handed, recording a decisive 11.35 winning average and a 9.33 best single across two competitive rounds. Shaun Mack finished second with an 11.61 average, while Hassan Khanani took third with an 11.97. Meanwhile, 3x3x3 Blindfolded demanded complete memorisation and precise execution, where Chris Chi prevailed with a 24.51 winning single, leading Hassan Khanani at 50.25 and William Haresch at 1:26.39.

Away from the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones in their personal progressions. Ryan Huang tackled three events and dropped his 3x3x3 Blindfolded personal best to 1:33.54, which was 38.7 percent faster than his prior mark of 2:32.60, while placing fourth overall. Zachary Van De Water entered three events and improved his blindfolded personal best by 36.1 percent, clocking 2:19.37 compared to his old 3:38.16. Aakash Gupta made substantial gains in the 3x3x3 Cube, logging a 33.23 personal best that was 29.8 percent faster than his previous 47.35. David Yoon also had a breakthrough in 3x3x3 One-Handed, dropping his mark by 29.5 percent down to 23.36.

The tournament also featured impressive new event debuts from dedicated participants. Shai Arbisser took on three events at New Providence Spring AM 2026, logging a seventh-place finish in 3x3x3 Cube and a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 3:07.43. Thomas Rosky also completed his first ever attempt at blindfolded solving in 4:15.81, finishing ninth. Multiple athletes attended their very first WCA competition: Spencer Guido posted a 14.37 in 3x3x3 Cube and a 58.00 in 3x3x3 One-Handed, while Matthew Lui recorded a 14.32 in the main event and a 25.53 in one-handed play.

The depth of performance extended across the entire roster as competitors pushed their limits in every discipline. The United States claimed all nine podium positions available across the three events, demonstrating strong regional dominance. From rapid two-handed solves to the technical intricacies of one-handed turning, solvers adapted quickly to the schedule, filling every heat with focused energy.

As the final timers stopped, New Providence Spring AM 2026 concluded as a memorable milestone for the 38 competitors who filled the venue. Whether recording a first official solve or defending a top seed, the participants set a strong benchmark for the season ahead. With new personal bests etched into the record books, the stage is set for these solvers to return with even greater speed in their upcoming appearances.