New Rochelle Night Favorites 2025

Nineteen competitors gathered for an action-packed evening of puzzles on May 20, 2025, bringing high-level speedcubing to the Hotel NoMa venue in New Rochelle, New York, USA. Across eleven fast-paced events, the single-day gathering tested versatility and precision in equal measure. With an intense schedule packed into one round per event, every single solve mattered right from the opening attempts, drawing dedicated puzzle enthusiasts eager for official marks.

The evening unfolded rapidly through the classic twisty puzzles, highlighting how dynamic a modern cubing competition can be. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Nico Ozsvath captured first place with an impressive winning average of 2.17 seconds after posting a best single solve of 1.33 seconds. Alexei Sinyavin made his mark early as well, delivering a commanding victory in the 4x4x4 Cube with a 30.46 second average and a blistering 22.97 single, finishing ahead of Livia Kleiner and Kymberlyn Calderon.

As the schedule progressed, Livia Kleiner assembled one of the most dominant campaigns of the entire meet. Kleiner earned a trio of gold medals across varied puzzle disciplines, starting with a rapid 2.98 second average in Pyraminx to edge out Steven Wintringham and Luciano James Capuano. She followed that success with another first-place finish in Skewb, taking top honors with a 3.72 second average, and completed her sweep in Square-1 by recording an 11.49 second winning mark.

Big cube specialists found plenty of room to shine as the competition moved deeper into the night. Evan Liu proved unstoppable on the higher-order hardware, securing victory in the 5x5x5 Cube with a swift 56.91 average and a 53.98 best single. Liu carried that sharp form immediately into the 6x6x6 Cube, clinching first place with a 1:46.61 average to lead Nico Ozsvath and Indonesia's Matthew Liong on the podium.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, New Rochelle Night Favorites 2025 provided meaningful milestones for competitors progressing through the ranks. Vasilije Dragojlovic took on three separate events, highlighted by a dramatic breakthrough in Clock where a 13.98 second personal best marked a massive 54.3 percent improvement over their prior mark of 30.62. Dragojlovic also shaved 19.3 percent off their previous best in 4x4x4 Cube, posting a 1:13.13 to cap a tremendously successful outing.

Tirth Benara similarly capitalized on the competitive format across three events, earning a fourth-place finish in Megaminx behind a personal best average of 1:32.32, which improved on their previous standard by 9.6 percent, while also establishing a 52.13 personal best in 4x4x4 Cube. Samuel Kim tackled three disciplines during the evening and achieved a career-best fifth-place finish in Clock. Alex Hauben also stepped up in three events, locking in fourth place in the 5x5x5 Cube with a sharp personal best of 1:22.60.

The late-evening rounds brought thrilling specialty contests, including the intricate 3x3x3 One-Handed event where Daniel Cheng secured the win with an average of 14.66 seconds, outpacing Timothy Huynh and Eli Rogers. Fans following traditional Rubik's Cube mechanics and alternative formats like 3x3 results found plenty of technical skill on display as Sinyavin returned to capture the Megaminx title with a 29.56 average, finishing ahead of Matthew Liong and Rex Ozsvath.

Rex Ozsvath collected a victory of his own in Clock, topping the field with a quick 5.07 average and a best single of 3.04 seconds. The heaviest puzzle on the schedule, the 7x7x7 Cube, saw Kymberlyn Calderon lock down the title in 3:23.90. The overall podium breakdown for the meet finished with 30 places for the USA and 2 for Indonesia, concluding a memorable speed cubing showcase at this WCA competition.

When the final timers were cleared, New Rochelle Night Favorites 2025 delivered an extraordinary volume of quality solves in a compressed timeline. The gathering served as a reminder of how much sharp talent thrives across the region, giving both seasoned titleholders and developing entrants a memorable stage as they prepare for the next season of play.