Phillips Exeter Cube Day 2025

A blistering 6.03 single by Ethan Mai in the 3x3x3 Cube set the standard at Grainger Auditorium inside Phelps Science Center, leading him directly to the top step of the podium with a winning average of 8.58 seconds. The performance set the tone for an action-packed day of speedcubing on October 19, 2025. Across four distinct events and six separate rounds, competitors demonstrated exceptional sharpness, turning Phillips Exeter Cube Day 2025 into a showcase of rapid execution and breakthrough individual times in Exeter, New Hampshire, USA.

The 3x3x3 Cube field featured 67 competitors navigating two intense rounds. Following Mai in the final standings, Derek White secured second place with an 8.93 average, while Aidan McKenzie took third by posting an 8.97 average. The tight margin between the top contenders delivered thrilling 3x3 results, reinforcing the depth of talent present at the Phelps Science Center. Fans of the classic Rubik's Cube witnessed extraordinary pacing from start to finish throughout the day.

Short-format puzzles brought equal drama, led by the 2x2x2 Cube where 59 competitors battled across two rounds. Ian Kim emerged triumphant with a winning average of 2.10 seconds alongside a best single of 1.70 seconds. Saisabari Ramesh pushed the winner to the wire, finishing second with a 2.15 average, while Noah Richardson rounded out the podium in third place with a 2.61 average. The rapid turns demanded instant recognition, making the event one of the fastest highlights of the entire gathering.

In the 4x4x4 Cube, Chandler Pike outpaced a field of 47 competitors in a direct final round to claim victory with a 31.11 average and a best single of 27.02 seconds. Aidan McKenzie secured his second podium of the weekend by taking second place with a 33.59 average, closely pursued by Derek White in third at 34.40. The larger puzzle required stamina and precise edge pairing, rewarding consistent execution under the spotlight of the cubing competition.

The Pyraminx event featured 45 competitors and saw Saisabari Ramesh take top honours with a winning average of 3.28 seconds and a best single of 2.87. Will Russo followed in second position with an average of 4.13 seconds, while Justin Lee claimed third on the podium with a 4.71 average. The smooth execution across all four events demonstrated the high standard maintained across the entire schedule of this official WCA competition.

Away from the podiums, the event was defined by major personal milestones and substantial time drops. Derek Alonso made significant leaps across four events, lowering his 2x2x2 Cube personal best to 4.92 seconds, which was 54.4 percent faster than his prior mark, while also registering his first official attempts in Pyraminx at 7.79 and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:21.67. Robert Kong took on three events and slashed his 4x4x4 Cube best to 46.19 seconds, an improvement of 47.8 percent, alongside a 10.50 single in the 3x3x3 Cube. Landen Newton cut 35.2 percent from his 3x3x3 Cube mark down to 16.12 seconds and took on his first official solves in 4x4x4 Cube and Pyraminx. Rowan Miller also achieved a major breakthrough in the 3x3x3 Cube with a 17.43 personal best, 34.8 percent faster than before, while adding initial attempts in 4x4x4 Cube and Pyraminx.

The surge of new milestones continued through impressive multi-event campaigns. Carlos Rodas logged a sharp 8.04 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube, improving by 22.1 percent on his way to a 10th-place finish, while tackling Pyraminx and 4x4x4 Cube for the first time. Daniel Chen advanced his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 42 percent to reach 1.60 seconds. Making their speed cubing debuts, Jeremy Zi Cheng Mai tackled four events and recorded his first official 3x3x3 Cube time of 23.51 seconds, while Enya Yu entered four events at her first tournament, registering an opening 3x3x3 Cube single of 17.23 seconds.

With 68 competitors taking part, Phillips Exeter Cube Day 2025 captured the full breadth of the discipline in New England. All twelve podium places were awarded to competitors representing the USA, while dozens of participants walked away with career milestones. As the 2025 season progresses, the progress achieved in Exeter stands as a clear indicator of growing talent and dedication across the regional speedcubing community.