SnoCo Veterans Day Weekend 2023

One hundred and fourteen competitors gathered in Everett, Washington, USA, across November 10 and 11, 2023, creating a packed schedule of high-stakes solves at Hope Community Church. Over the course of 20 rounds spanning 10 distinct events, domestic solvers established overwhelming control of the leaderboards. United States competitors claimed 29 of the 30 available podium positions across the weekend, leaving only a single top-three spot to visiting international talent. From high-speed sprints to intricate rotational puzzles, the regional gathering showcased elite mastery across every discipline on the schedule.

The premier 3x3x3 Cube contest stood at the center of the cubing competition, drawing an impressive field of 102 entrants across four intense rounds. Sameer Aggarwal led the pack with exceptional consistency, taking first place with a winning average of 6.22 seconds and a best single time of 5.78 seconds. Max Siauw secured the runner-up position with a 6.64 average, while Asher Kim-Magierek finished third with a 7.14 mark to finalize the all-American sweep. The sharp 3x3 results demonstrated the incredible standard at the top of the bracket for the classic Rubik's Cube event.

Sameer Aggarwal proved to be the most prolific competitor of the weekend, securing victories across four separate events. In addition to his 3x3x3 triumph, Aggarwal captured top honors in Pyraminx with an average of 2.80 seconds, finishing ahead of Ash Black at 3.20 and Mihir A. Rai at 3.71. He also earned gold in Clock, averaging 5.73 seconds to beat Canada's Dilshawn Sidhu, who took second at 6.46, and Max Siauw in third at 6.86. Aggarwal added a fourth title in Square-1, winning the three-round battle with an average of 5.90 seconds and a single of 5.10.

Max Siauw delivered his own dominant performances across the larger twisty puzzles, topping both big-cube fields. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Siauw took first place among 72 entrants with a 27.53 average, holding off Aggarwal at 29.50 and Jonathan Truchot at 31.27. Siauw repeated the feat on the massive 6x6x6 Cube, recording a winning mark of 1:30.27 to outpace Aggarwal at 1:34.10 and Timothy Castle at 1:43.02. His versatility across complex layouts cemented his standing as one of the tournament's standout performers throughout the weekend in Everett.

The remaining puzzle categories produced equally intense battles at the venue. In 3x3x3 One-Handed, Asher Kim-Magierek claimed the title with a 12.20 average and an 8.57 single, overcoming Siauw at 12.49 and Aggarwal at 12.89. Timothy Castle won the 2x2x2 Cube with a rapid 1.86 average, leading Aggarwal at 1.96 and Kim-Magierek at 2.33. In Skewb, Ash Black captured first place with an average of 2.00 seconds. Meanwhile, Ethan Davis took top honors in the 57-player Megaminx bracket with a 37.09 average, besting Siauw at 46.14 and Jack Anderson at 50.37.

Away from the main title fights, numerous competitors seized the opportunity to expand their repertoires and set monumental personal records. Sanmannireth Ouk Kongsaisy sliced their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best down to 56.94 seconds, an improvement of 54.6 percent, while also posting a 5.42 personal best in Pyraminx and making a first ever attempt at Megaminx with 3:12.07. Ashley Anderson dropped their Skewb personal best by 66.1 percent to 6.93 seconds, cut their Square-1 best by 27.2 percent to 13.92, and made a first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube in 1:03.00. Owen Scollon posted a 1.61 personal best in 2x2x2 Cube, 41.7 percent faster than before, while taking on first ever attempts in Megaminx at 1:19.53 and 6x6x6 Cube at 4:20.15.

That same drive was evident as Ezra Bubb improved their 3x3x3 One-Handed personal best by 40.4 percent to 32.89 seconds, alongside first ever attempts in 4x4x4 Cube at 1:41.83 and Megaminx at 2:49.05. Jordan Dance logged an all-around effort across 10 events, taking 20th in Megaminx, notching a 3.64 personal best in 2x2x2 Cube, an 18.18 best in Square-1, and a first ever attempt at Pyraminx in 4.75 seconds. Colby Smith entered seven events, trying Megaminx in 1:45.93, One-Handed in 22.84, and Skewb in 6.20 for the first time. Irene Qin tackled nine disciplines, delivering first ever attempts in 3x3x3 One-Handed at 51.31, 4x4x4 Cube at 2:12.11, and Megaminx at 2:27.01. Canaan Texeira tackled 10 events, posting a best finish of 32nd in 6x6x6 Cube alongside debut marks in Square-1 at 52.42, Megaminx at 4:23.49, and 6x6x6 Cube at 5:35.41.

The overall depth and technical execution seen at SnoCo Veterans Day Weekend 2023 highlighted the immense growth of speedcubing across the Pacific Northwest. With 114 competitors pushing each other through every bracket, this WCA competition delivered world-class times, dramatic multi-event showdowns, and memorable breakthroughs for veterans and rising talents alike. As the season progresses, the results achieved during this speed cubing weekend set a demanding benchmark for future tournaments across North America.