Round Rock Splash & Solve 2026

A razor-thin margin of 0.02 seconds decided the 2x2x2 Cube final, setting the tone for an intense day of action at Round Rock Splash & Solve 2026. Held on April 4, 2026, at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Round Rock in Round Rock, Texas, USA, the single-day gathering brought together 121 competitors across five distinct events and 13 rounds. The dramatic sprint in the 2x2x2 final came down to the wire as Ryan Pilat captured the title with a 1.79 winning average, just outlasting Tucker Chamberlain, who finished at 1.81. Noah Silva took third place with a 3.34 mark.

That close finish in the short format was just the beginning of a dominant campaign by Pilat throughout the cubing competition. In the marquee 3x3x3 Cube event, which drew 115 competitors through four intense rounds, Pilat stood atop the standings again. His 7.23 winning average and best single of 6.41 led the 3x3 results, keeping Chamberlain in second place with a 7.49 average. Alexander Pacheco secured the third podium step with an 8.72 average, wrapping up the premier Rubik's Cube category.

Pilat extended his commanding run across the schedule by adding two more victories to his tally. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, a test of pure dexterity featuring 55 competitors across two rounds, Pilat posted a winning average of 12.12 and a best single of 10.66. Chamberlain once again took the silver spot on the podium with a 13.48 average, while August Rhyne placed third at 13.81. The variety of challenges showcased the sheer depth of speed cubing talent in the region.

The 5x5x5 Cube brought out 42 competitors over two rounds, demanding stamina and precision across the big puzzle. Pilat secured his fourth victory of Round Rock Splash & Solve 2026 by logging a winning average of 49.97 and a sharp single of 47.53. Azhar Virani earned second place with a 59.45 average, followed by Tristan Patrick in third with a time of 1:05.38. Across the five events, the United States collected 14 podium positions, while India claimed one.

The only title that eluded Pilat went to Max McGill in the Clock competition. Battling through three rounds among 54 entrants, McGill set the pace with a winning average of 3.03 and a tournament-best single of 2.68. India's Vyom Sharma secured second place with a 5.10 average, while Gideon Dalum earned third place with a 5.32 average. The precision required on Clock provided a sharp contrast to the mechanical speedcubing seen on the twisty puzzles.

Beyond the podium battles, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones away from the spotlight. Ki-Joon Chapman-Ramos took on five events, posting a 5x5x5 Cube personal best of 1:31.52 that was 49.8 percent faster than before, dropping his 3x3x3 One-Handed mark to 15.22, and tackling Clock for the first time with a 12.41 single. Daniel Fronz Dumois cut his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 54.2 percent down to 6.01 and improved his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 27.9 percent to 22.89. Bryson Farquhar delivered a 3x3x3 personal best of 17.40, an improvement of 46.4 percent, while trying 5x5x5 Cube and 2x2x2 Cube for the first time. Vicente Legend Casariego dropped his 3x3x3 mark by 32.5 percent to 11.05 and made his debut attempts in both 5x5x5 Cube and 3x3x3 One-Handed.

Fresh debuts and steady drops continued across the tables throughout Round Rock Splash & Solve 2026. Maximiliano Arroyo Torres completed their first WCA competition by entering four events, including first attempts in the 3x3x3 Cube, 5x5x5 Cube, and 2x2x2 Cube. Julian Kim also took on a maiden tournament, recording initial official attempts in Clock, 3x3x3 Cube, and 2x2x2 Cube. Henry Cheng registered a best finish of 13th in the 2x2x2 Cube thanks to a 2.59 personal best that was 43.8 percent faster, alongside a first 5x5x5 Cube attempt of 2:21.97. Paulina Irene Sánchez Lugo made first attempts at Clock and 2x2x2 Cube while trimming 13.5 percent off her 3x3x3 personal best down to 12.66.

From the nerve-testing 0.02-second gap in the 2x2x2 final to the massive personal bests recorded across the board, the tournament delivered high drama in Texas. With five diverse disciplines spanning 13 rounds, Round Rock Splash & Solve 2026 illustrated the vibrant standard of competition and community spirit that defines every major speedcubing gathering.