PBQ Green Bay 2023

Inside the event hall at the Wingate by Wyndham Green Bay/Airport, an air of quiet concentration settled over the tables. The single-day tournament on May 21, 2023, offered no distraction from the task at hand as competitors sat surrounded by stopwatches and score sheets. This intimate cubing competition brought together a focused group of puzzle specialists dedicated to disciplines where deliberate planning and measured execution matter far more than reckless pace.

Across three demanding events and four scheduled rounds, PBQ Green Bay 2023 tested the endurance and mental discipline of its 14 competitors. In classic Rubik's Cube solving, high-risk maneuvers can deliver a spectacular individual solve, but long-term success on the circuit always favors steady composure. The roster in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA gathered to prove that sustained discipline yields the highest rewards in competitive speedcubing.

The 3x3x3 Fewest Moves discipline served as a prime example of calculating consistency triumphing over single-turn fortune. Carter Kucala navigated the one-round contest with supreme composure, securing the tournament victory by logging an average of 26.67 moves, bolstered by a best single of 26. Walker Welch secured the runner-up position on the podium with an average of 28.67 moves, while Brian Johnson earned third place with a steady 31.00 average.

The blindfolded categories demanded equal measures of mental stamina and unwavering execution. In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded final, Peter Weyers captured the top spot on the podium by delivering a clean winning single of 58.65 seconds. Thomas Reinke finished in second place with a time of 1:00.27, and Tommy Moreno took third place with a mark of 1:07.56, highlighting how handling pressure without sight separates the contenders from the pack.

Peter Weyers doubled his gold count later in the day during 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, an event that demands absolute recall across multiple puzzles under strict time limits. Weyers solved 14 out of 16 cubes in a time of 54:48 to finish first. Tommy Moreno matched the intensity by solving 15 of 20 cubes in 57:02 to claim second place, while Aaron Soley secured third place on the podium by successfully solving 12 of 14 cubes in 1:00:00.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, PBQ Green Bay 2023 showcased remarkable individual milestones across the small field. Draco Tong logged significant personal bests across the day, dropping his 3x3x3 Blindfolded personal best down to 1:44.60, which was 20.9 percent faster than his previous mark of 2:12.23, while also cutting his 3x3x3 Fewest Moves best by 9.5 percent to 38. Brandon Reichman also delivered notable time cuts, posting a 3x3x3 Blindfolded personal best of 3:01.50 to improve by 10.4 percent over his previous best of 3:22.59, alongside a flawless 4 of 4 result in 33:01 during 3x3x3 Multi-Blind.

Other competitors took on new territory and set fresh benchmarks at the tournament. Logan Maciejewski completed a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 3:32.38 and added a 3x3x3 Multi-Blind personal best of 3 of 4 in 33:08. Tanish Premnath recorded a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a time of 5:05.14, while Ben Becker registered a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a count of 54. Simon Kellum earned a personal best of 6 of 7 in 45:24 in 3x3x3 Multi-Blind on his way to 4th place, and Zeke Mackay put together a strong run across three events, highlighted by a 4th place finish in 3x3x3 Fewest Moves.

Every official WCA competition offers an arena where preparation meets opportunity, and the 2023 gathering in Wisconsin proved no exception. Whether studying rotations in quiet analysis or executing multi-cube blind memorization routines, the participants delivered exceptional focus. Across all three events, speed cubing fundamentals shone brightly, delivering memorable 3x3 results across the board.

As the final timers stopped, the United States contingent swept all nine available podium positions across the three featured disciplines. PBQ Green Bay 2023 demonstrated the depth of the local scene and rewarded those whose steady pacing kept errors off the scorecards, providing a reliable foundation as competitors look forward to the challenges of the next season.