Saint John's Summer 2026

Darren Saito set the tone for an intense day of solving by securing three gold medals, punctuated by a 6.67 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube final. Held at Saint John's High School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA, Saint John's Summer 2026 brought together 87 competitors for a packed schedule of speedcubing action. Across 12 rounds in six official disciplines, solvers pushed the limits of the Rubik's Cube and varied twisty puzzles throughout the single-day gathering on June 13, 2026.

The morning schedule opened with quick-fire disciplines that tested rapid inspection and lightning-fast execution. In Skewb, David Andron-Silva set a commanding pace across the single round of play, taking the title with a 2.82 average and logging a single solve of 1.11. Curtis Chai followed closely in second place with a 3.01 average, while Ethan Zhuang rounded out the podium at 3.07. The fast-paced start demonstrated the high caliber of competition present across every bracket in Shrewsbury.

The 2x2x2 Cube tournament unfolded over two rounds, drawing 76 competitors into the fray. Curtis Chai claimed top honours on the podium with a brisk 1.63 average, posting a best single of 1.26 along the way. David Andron-Silva took the runner-up position with a 1.78 mark, finishing just ahead of Quinn Maloney who secured third place at 1.83. The compact event kept the pace swift as solvers transitioned into mid-morning preliminary rounds.

Midday brought larger rotation puzzles and specialized formats into the spotlight. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Darren Saito captured his first victory of the day with a 24.76 winning average and a single of 21.77 across two rounds. Curtis Chai picked up another silver medal with a 29.98 average, while Quinn Maloney took bronze in 32.12. Saito continued his run of form in 3x3x3 One-Handed, claiming victory with an 11.29 average, ahead of Curtis Chai and China's Yancheng Liu who both recorded matching 12.36 marks in the final.

Beyond the top steps of the podium, Saint John's Summer 2026 showcased outstanding milestones across the broader roster of competitors. Victor B. Riccitelli took on six events and delivered major personal bests, cutting his Skewb mark to 5.33 by 64.8 percent and his Pyraminx time to 4.35 by 66.6 percent, while also making his first attempt at 3x3x3 One-Handed with 1:05.81. Alex Ryan slashed his Skewb personal best to 3.86 by 58.9 percent and took his first official Pyraminx solve at 11.67. Maximilian Wang improved his Skewb mark to 2.06 by 77 percent and achieved 12th in Pyraminx. Seb Prill made first attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 37.88 and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:19.74.

First appearances and breakthroughs continued throughout the field at this WCA competition. Nicholas DeGregorio recorded his first 4x4x4 Cube attempt at 2:53.83 and improved his Pyraminx mark by 26.4 percent to 14.80. Winston Wang dropped his Skewb mark to 3.82, a 64.8 percent improvement, and took 25th in the event. Thomas Aridas cut his Skewb time to 6.35 by 62.3 percent, while Jack Desmond took on six events, recording first attempts in Pyraminx at 12.74 and Skewb at 10.35 alongside an improved 52.84 in 3x3x3 One-Handed.

As afternoon turned into the deciding rounds, Pyraminx delivered tight margins across its two rounds of competition. David Andron-Silva earned his second win of the day by averaging 1.99, powered by a best single of 1.68. Curtis Chai earned his fourth silver medal of the tournament with an average of 2.30, narrowly edging Matthew Jalkut who finished third with a 2.33 average. The performance capped a consistent day of podium appearances for Chai across different puzzle types.

The day culminated with the headline 3x3x3 Cube final, narrowing an 86-competitor field down to the decisive race for the podium. Darren Saito secured his third gold medal of the competition, delivering a 6.67 winning average and a round-best single of 5.44. Curtis Chai captured second place with a 6.78 average, and Elijah Rain Phelps finished third on 7.93. The 3x3 results brought an emphatic close to the cubing competition, leaving participants with fresh milestones from a memorable stop on the 2026 calendar.

Across all six events, the speed cubing showcase at Saint John's Summer 2026 reflected deep competitive parity and technical precision. Competitors representing the United States claimed 17 podium places alongside a podium finish for China. With multiple event sweeps, personal bests, and debut attempts registered in Shrewsbury, the event demonstrated the ever-increasing standard of play across the regional circuit.