Riverside PBQ 2026

Nineteen competitors gathered at the Louis Robidoux Library in Jurupa Valley, California, USA on January 17, 2026, for an intense day of blindfolded problem-solving. Speedcubing specialists from across the state and beyond arrived ready to stake their claim across four distinct disciplines. With local talents facing off against seasoned contenders from different regions, every round presented a test of memory, execution, and nerve under the clock. The focused atmosphere inside the hall set the stage for an extraordinary showcase of specialized solving.

Graham Siggins delivered a commanding performance across the entire schedule, capturing victory in all four events staged at Riverside PBQ 2026. The multi-event battle across the blindfold spectrum highlighted his absolute mastery, leaving challengers from various regional scenes fighting for podium positions behind him. From the standard blindfolded sprint to complex big-cube puzzles, Siggins set the standard from his first attempt of the morning to his last.

In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event, nineteen entrants vied for supremacy in the weekend's most populated bracket. Siggins took top honors with an average of 23.84 seconds, backed by a best single of 19.16 seconds. Jimmy Kingston challenged hard for the top spot, securing second place with a single of 30.88 seconds, while Jason Hammerman locked in third place with a 55.46 average and a single of 39.47. A look at the broader 3x3 results shows how competitive the field was, with Hime Arellano posting a 39.49 single and Kate Grahame registering 56.76.

The 3x3x3 Multi-Blind event brought immense tactical pressure as sixteen competitors attempted arrays of cubes without sight. Siggins claimed victory by successfully solving 60 of 66 cubes in a time of 59:46. Hammerman mounted a determined challenge, solving 30 of 31 cubes in 57:43 to take second place. Grahame completed the podium in third, successfully solving 14 of 15 cubes in 58:24, demonstrating remarkable accuracy across an exhausting hour of memory work.

Big-cube blindfolded solving pushed endurance even further, beginning with the 4x4x4 Blindfolded event featuring thirteen competitors. Siggins once again topped the podium with a winning single of 1:29.55. Hammerman earned the silver medal position with a time of 6:13.11, narrowly edging out Grahame, who finished third with a mark of 6:22.83. The margins were tight among the pursuers, emphasizing the high-stakes precision required when handling larger layers in a cubing competition.

The 5x5x5 Blindfolded division brought nine competitors to the tables for the most demanding test of the day. Siggins secured his fourth gold of the competition with a winning time of 4:24.29. Hammerman captured second place with an 11:17.00 single, while Grahame earned her third podium of the meet by taking third place in 15:03.00. The result ensured the United States swept all twelve available podium spots across the day.

Beyond the championship battles, Riverside PBQ 2026 saw remarkable breakthroughs from dedicated competitors pushing their personal limits. Luke Satko took on four events and achieved a 51.3 percent improvement in 4x4x4 Blindfolded with a personal best of 6:25.96, while also taking on his first ever attempt at 5x5x5 Blindfolded to place fourth in 15:41.00. Douglass Chen entered their first WCA competition, logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Multi-Blind with 7 of 10 cubes in 58:29, along with a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Blindfolded in 2:11.99. Derek Lam tackled two events, posting a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Multi-Blind of 2 of 3 in 25:44 and an initial 3x3x3 Blindfolded single of 3:03.57. Sena Y. Zhang contested three events, logging a first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Multi-Blind with 3 of 6 in 1:00:06.

Other competitors delivered substantial time drops and expanded their repertoires throughout the afternoon. Sean Saito took on three events, recording a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Blindfolded in 9:44.60 and improving his 3x3x3 Blindfolded personal best by 9.1 percent to 1:43.82. Ryan Fong entered four events and lowered his 4x4x4 Blindfolded personal best by 10.9 percent to 6:58.77. Hime Arellano shaved 14.4 percent off their 3x3x3 Blindfolded personal best down to 39.49 seconds, while Andrea Nguyen improved their 3x3x3 Blindfolded mark by 6 percent to 1:21.38. Dan Nguyen also stood out by setting a 3x3x3 Multi-Blind personal best of 4 of 6 in 51:56 across three events.

The one-day meet in Jurupa Valley demonstrated the immense technical depth currently present in blindfolded Rubik's Cube solving. Across four rounds and four challenging events, speed cubing competitors tested their memory techniques and mental stamina to the absolute limit. With sweeping victories and dozens of personal milestones achieved, the event proved to be a defining moment as the community looks ahead to the remainder of the 2026 competitive calendar.