North Idaho No NxN's 2026

Fourteen competitors gathered for a specialised slate that pushed solver concentration to its absolute limits. While classic blindfolded disciplines normally demand exhaustive memorisation and total isolation from sight, non-standard shape transformations and single-handed turning call for an identical depth of mental stillness. At North Idaho No NxN's 2026, held on May 9, 2026, the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA hosted a tight-knit field determined to master specialty events across eleven fast-paced rounds of official play.

The full schedule shifted attention entirely away from the traditional layered cube into a distinct showcase of non-NxN disciplines. Fans tracking typical 3x3 results instead saw elite single-handed technique and intricate mechanical mechanisms take center stage. Over the course of the single-day speedcubing gathering, competitors from the United States and Canada faced off across six specialized categories. Every solve required precise spatial awareness, from the gear linkages of Clock to the geometric cuts of Square-1.

Aaryn Cole put together an exceptional day across multiple disciplines, claiming victory in two separate events. Cole secured first place in Pyraminx with an average of 5.52 seconds after setting the benchmark single of 3.97 seconds across two rounds of play. In Skewb, Cole locked down another gold with a winning average of 5.44 seconds and a top single of 4.45 seconds, narrowly edging out Ethan George Hayes who finished in second place with an average of 5.56 seconds.

Ethan George Hayes established total command in 3x3x3 One-Handed, an event where the absence of a second hand demands intense finger strength and unwavering concentration. Hayes posted an 11.00 winning average and a crisp single of 9.78 seconds to claim the title ahead of Canada's Marco Yang, who took second with 16.54 seconds. Hayes followed that performance with a dominant run in Square-1, winning the single-round contest with an average of 14.68 seconds and a best single of 14.18 seconds.

Marco Yang delivered equal mastery in the remaining categories, earning two gold placements for Canada. In Megaminx, Yang registered a 57.26 average to win the title alongside the fastest single of the contest at 53.10 seconds, ahead of Hayes who finished second in 1:02.87. Yang also claimed the top spot in Clock, averaging 9.81 seconds with an 8.69 single, leading Cole who finished second with an average of 10.33 seconds at this thrilling WCA competition.

Beyond the podium battles, significant breakthroughs emerged across the competition floor. Eli Pak made a major leap in Pyraminx with an 8.74 personal best that was 57.8 percent faster than their previous mark of 20.71, while also logging a first ever attempt at Clock with 40.39. Aaron Seigler took on all six events, recording a 5.40 personal best in Pyraminx to improve by 47.2 percent, a 49.77 in 3x3x3 One-Handed for a 44.1 percent improvement, and a 2:09.68 Megaminx average that was 26.9 percent faster. Oliver Ratcliffe cut their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best down to 38.46, marking a 45.1 percent improvement.

Dan Garner entered three events, setting a Skewb personal best of 5.92 seconds to finish 37 percent faster than their previous best while logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed in 1:04.77 and a Pyraminx debut in 12.04. Lilleah Seigler notched a Pyraminx personal best of 12.91 seconds, improving by 30.7 percent. Chris Tabar registered a Clock personal best of 10.78 seconds, cutting 28.4 percent off their prior mark to place fourth. Daniel Hewitt scored a Megaminx personal best of 1:35.69, a 24.8 percent improvement, alongside a Clock personal best of 13.34. Wesley Udy tackled three events, achieving a fourth-place finish in Pyraminx with a first ever attempt of 5.09 seconds.

The action in Coeur d'Alene highlighted the versatility required when stepping away from the standard Rubik's Cube. By removing traditional cubes from the program, North Idaho No NxN's 2026 put the spotlight firmly on technical mastery and non-standard mechanics. Competitors earned twelve podium spots for the United States and six for Canada across the six events. As the speed cubing calendar progresses through 2026, the memorable solves from this weekend will set a high standard for future specialty meets.