Only Cubes in Scarborough 2026

Fifty-five competitors gathered at the Scarborough Community Centre on March 28, 2026, setting the stage for a day of sharp regional rivalry across three fast-paced events. The single-day WCA competition brought together talent from across Australia alongside international contenders representing Vietnam, France, and Malaysia. Over eight rounds of high-pressure action, local favorites defended their home turf in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, while visitors fought for every fraction of a second on the solving mats. The compact schedule created an environment where every turn of the puzzle carried immense weight.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube event served as the battleground for Australia's top talents. Lachlan Stephens emerged victorious from a field of 55 competitors across three rounds, delivering a winning average of 7.92 seconds to secure the top step. Stephens also locked down the best single solve of the entire discipline with a rapid 5.38. Jonathan Charlesworth kept the pressure on through the final round, taking second place with an 8.15 average, while Amy Smith rounded out the podium in third at 8.94. The high level of precision throughout the bracket demonstrated the depth of the local speedcubing scene.

In the 2x2x2 Cube, Marco Campitelli established commanding control over a massive 48-competitor bracket. Campitelli claimed victory with an extraordinary winning average of 1.63 seconds, backed by a lightning-fast single solve of 1.24. The podium chase mirrored the close domestic contest seen in the main event, as Jonathan Charlesworth earned his second runner-up position of the meet with a 2.49 average. Amy Smith joined him once again on the podium, taking third place with a 2.70 mark in a display of remarkable consistency across short-format disciplines.

International representation broke through in the 3x3x3 One-Handed event, shifting the dynamic of the Perth gathering. Nguyễn Trần Ngọc Hiếu representing Vietnam took top honors, navigating through 29 competitors over two rounds to finish with a winning average of 14.13 seconds and a best single solve of 11.78. Australian challengers fought hard in pursuit, with Tyler Williams securing second place on a 14.45 average and Lachlan Stephens following closely behind in third at 14.52. The tight margin between second and third highlighted the fierce speed cubing duel across the final solves.

Beyond the championship podiums, Only Cubes in Scarborough 2026 featured tremendous breakthroughs throughout the roster. Noah Christie delivered one of the most striking leaps of the day in the 2x2x2 Cube, lowering their personal best single to 3.36 seconds, an improvement of 63.1 percent over their previous mark of 9.10. Eva Xu achieved a massive 57.6 percent drop on the 2x2x2 Cube with a new personal best of 3.14 seconds, down from 7.40, while also taking on three events and setting personal bests of 16.48 in 3x3x3 Cube and 34.27 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Zakary Lear lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 46.9 percent to 3.66 seconds and logged a first ever attempt in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 1:07.36.

The progress continued across all experience levels as competitors expanded their repertoires. Klaus Cheng set personal bests in all three events entered, chopping 44.7 percent off their 3x3x3 One-Handed mark down to 28.28 seconds, cutting their 2x2x2 Cube time to 3.39, and improving their 3x3x3 Cube result to 13.28. Ryan Chhun took on three events, logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed of 26.78, a debut 2x2x2 Cube solve of 4.52, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 10.15, which was 38.5 percent faster than before. Jayden Loh entered two events, recording a first 2x2x2 Cube attempt of 4.31 and a 20.05 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube. Matthew Ding Hao tackled a debut 3x3x3 One-Handed solve of 25.09 alongside personal bests in both other puzzles, while William Alexander Hart posted a debut 2x2x2 Cube mark of 22.50.

The event also welcomed several competitors making their debut appearances on the official circuit. Ian Sa took part in their first official speedcubing contest, recording debut marks of 26.76 seconds in the Rubik's Cube and 8.89 in the 2x2x2 Cube. Kenzo Loh also contested their first tournament, producing an impressive 3.58 on the 2x2x2 Cube and a 17.35 on the standard 3x3x3. Miles Halliday and Riaan Irshad rounded out the newcomers, each posting their first official marks across two separate puzzles during a busy day on the competition floor.

With Australia claiming eight podium positions and Vietnam taking one, the competition delivered an exciting balance of local dominance and international flair. The official 3x3 results and compact three-event program provided a sharp showcase of regional speedcubing talent in 2026. As the competitors depart Perth, the rivalries forged and personal milestones reached at this cubing competition will serve as a strong foundation heading into the remainder of the competitive year.