SacCubing XX 2025

Eighteen competitors sat down to face the grueling test of the big cube, where the margin for error shrinks to nothing. In mean-of-3 formats like the 7x7x7 Cube, there is no dropped slowest solve to rescue a misplaced turn or an overlooked parity error. Every single run counts directly toward the final average, making consistency under pressure the defining metric of success. At SacCubing XX 2025, that demanding standard set the tone for an intense day of high-stakes puzzle solving.

Held on May 18, 2025, at the La Sierra Community Center in Sacramento, California, USA, the gathering brought together 79 competitors across five different disciplines and nine total rounds. The 2025 event showcased both classic head-to-head races and marathon endurance formats. Speedcubing enthusiasts travelled to the venue to test their skills in an atmosphere where any slip in focus across three solitary attempts could dismantle podium hopes entirely.

Paul Mahvi demonstrated masterclass precision across the larger puzzles, starting with a dominant showing in the 7x7x7 Cube. Mahvi captured first place with an average of 2:14.71, anchored by a best single of 2:03.22. Tsukasa Sano secured second place with an average of 3:02.36, while Graham Siggins took third on the podium with 3:24.44. In an event where one hesitation costs dozens of seconds, Mahvi stayed clean throughout the single round to claim the title.

Mahvi was far from finished, repeating his winning ways in the 4x4x4 Cube. Across two competitive rounds featuring 44 entrants, Mahvi posted a winning average of 27.51 and a blistering single of 23.19 to earn his second gold of SacCubing XX 2025. Gurshan Singh followed closely in second place with an average of 30.48, while Rahul Bollini took the third spot on the podium at 31.02, highlighting the tight spreads at the front of the pack.

The spotlight shifted to the classic Rubik's Cube for the marquee 3x3x3 Cube event, which drew 78 competitors through three demanding rounds of action. Gurshan Singh took the victory with a 7.62 winning average and a top single of 6.80. The battle for the remaining steps was settled by mere hundredths of a second, as Sebastian Stone took second place with an average of 8.07, edging Micah Yeo who finished third with an identical 8.07 average in the official 3x3 results.

Away from the top steps, personal milestones defined the heart of the cubing competition. Daniel Dinh shaved more than half his previous time in Pyraminx, delivering a personal best of 6.54 that was 50.6 percent faster than his prior 13.25 benchmark. Jay Lin dropped his 4x4x4 Cube personal best by 42.8 percent down to 58.90, while Ian Crist improved his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 39.4 percent to finish with a 20.34. Aswath Nagapandi enjoyed a massive breakthrough as well, cutting 33.1 percent from his classic cube mark to secure a 23.65 personal best alongside a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube of 1:55.84.

First-time event entries provided some of the most memorable storylines at SacCubing XX 2025. First-time competitor Jason Nguyen tackled three events at his debut WCA competition, recording a 15.24 in Square-1 to finish 11th overall, a 15.36 in 3x3x3 Cube, and a 1:19.91 in 4x4x4 Cube. Ulises Lopez Torres logged his first ever attempts at 4x4x4 Cube with 1:37.88 and Pyraminx with 13.62, while Elvis Clark stepped up to all five events on the schedule, notching his first 7x7x7 Cube attempt at 5:33.08 and a 38.81 in Square-1. Ari Esteves also broadened his horizons, securing a first ever attempt in Square-1 of 31.65 and 4x4x4 Cube in 1:45.54.

The specialty events rounded out the schedule with exceptional speed cubing technique. In Square-1, Matt Mao led the 28-player field, recording a winning average of 7.57 and a single of 6.76. Caleb Yao finished in second place with a 12.24 average, followed by Paul Mahvi in third with 14.00. In Pyraminx, Hrishikesh Kakati topped the 51-competitor bracket across two rounds with an average of 3.12, ahead of Isaac Modrow in second at 3.42 and Eli Valera in third at 4.39.

Across nine rounds of competition, the United States accounted for 13 podium places, with China and India earning one apiece. From unforgiving big-cube mean scores to rapid-fire sprints, SacCubing XX 2025 offered a thorough test of nerve and execution, setting a high standard as competitors look ahead to the next stops on the circuit.