Rubik's x TheCubicle CubingUSA All-Stars 2025

Max Park delivered a commanding 5.65 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube to highlight an extraordinary gathering at the Rubik's x TheCubicle CubingUSA All-Stars 2025. Across two packed days from November 1 to November 2, 2025, 81 competitors converged at McVinney Auditorium in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. The tournament offered a massive program comprising 17 events and 25 rounds. For newcomers stepping into an official arena alongside elite speedcubing veterans, the experience captured the unique intensity of high-stakes timing and tournament atmosphere.

Making an official debut or chasing new milestones on the main stage represents the heart of any cubing competition. The opening rounds gave every competitor a direct taste of the official World Cube Association format, stepping up to the timing mat with judge and timer in place. From the tension of the inspection phase to the sudden burst of solving speed cubing, the venue buzzed with competitive energy as opening heats sorted the field.

Beyond the premier 3x3 results, Max Park assembled a dominant series of victories across the larger NxN puzzles. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Park secured top honours with an average of 20.52 and a best single of 18.51, finishing ahead of Matty Hiroto Inaba with 22.16 and Ari Randers-Pehrson with 23.42. Park continued his sweep in the 5x5x5 Cube, taking first place with a 34.85 average, and secured the 6x6x6 Cube title in 1:09.16. In the 7x7x7 Cube, Park posted a winning average of 1:44.85, followed on the podium by Jack Pfeifer with 2:03.48 and Kevin Hays with 2:03.59.

The shorter events yielded blistering times and exceptionally narrow margins. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Sujan Feist claimed first place with a sub-second winning average of 0.98 and a single of 0.88, leading Zayn Khanani who posted 1.10 and Ayden Dincher with 1.33. Luke Garrett took the 3x3x3 One-Handed victory with a 9.86 average, edging out Max Park at 10.34 and Parker Trager at 10.58. Michael Nielsen captured the Pyraminx title with a 1.65 average, while Quinn Maloney won the Skewb event recording a 1.86 average.

A major share of the weekend excitement at the Rubik's x TheCubicle CubingUSA All-Stars 2025 came from competitors navigating specialized disciplines and proving their depth across diverse formats. In the Square-1 event, Samuel Fang completed his schedule with a strong 6th place finish, while Jeffrey Li focused on the massive 7x7x7 Cube and claimed 4th place. Caleb Chen took on 2 events here and finished 4th in the 3x3x3 Cube, while Luke Griesser entered 1 event and reached 6th place in the 3x3x3 Cube final rounds. Each solve reflected steady preparation against deep tournament fields.

Other dedicated performers made their mark across distinct challenges during this WCA competition. Dominic Redisi entered 3 events at the venue and secured 6th place in Skewb. Ethan Zhuang took on 2 events and finished 4th in Clock, while Eli Parker competed in 2 events and secured 4th place in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Marcus Kamen entered 1 event and earned a solid 4th place finish in Pyraminx. These deep runs through competitive brackets provided some of the most engaging stories of the entire weekend.

The specialized mechanical puzzles and mental challenges produced equally remarkable finishes. In Square-1, Hassan Khanani captured victory with a 5.26 average, finishing in front of Max Siauw at 5.62 and Noah Swor at 7.21. Fiona Bao topped the Clock podium with an average of 2.92, closely pursued by Aaron Jake Wong at 3.12 and Carter Thomas at 3.41. In Megaminx, Alexei Sinyavin claimed top honours with a winning mark of 29.91, setting the standard for the dodecahedral event.

The blindfolded and strategic solving categories rounded out the full schedule of official disciplines. Tommy Cherry earned the 3x3x3 Blindfolded title with an average of 15.26 and a best single of 13.47. In 3x3x3 Multi-Blind, Graham Siggins achieved a winning score of 57/64 in 59:51. Stanley Chapel secured victories in both 4x4x4 Blindfolded with an average of 1:02.96 and 5x5x5 Blindfolded with a single of 2:27.63. Evan Brown won 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a 22.67 average, sharing the numerical average with Krish Shah-Nathwani, Brian Johnson, and Stanley Chapel.

With 52 podium positions recorded for the host nation, the Rubik's x TheCubicle CubingUSA All-Stars 2025 offered an unforgettable showcase of classic Rubik's Cube mastery and specialized puzzle solving. From first-time tournament solvers getting their bearings on the floor to elite champions trading record-pace marks, McVinney Auditorium witnessed speedcubing excellence across all 17 disciplines as another standout gathering concluded in Rhode Island.