Solving in Savannah 2025

Caleb Chen delivered the standout performance at the Savannah Elks Lodge #183 by winning the 3x3x3 Cube with a sharp 6.76 average and a best single solve of 5.72. The victory capped off a busy one-day slate in Savannah, Georgia, USA, where 76 competitors gathered on January 4, 2025, to test their speed across 11 rounds in five distinct events. While top-tier times headlined the final rounds, the day stood out equally for the large influx of newcomers taking their initial steps into the official speedcubing circuit.

The presence of so many first-time participants brought noticeable energy to Solving in Savannah 2025. Across the venue, dozens of competitors registered their very first attempts in World Cube Association competition, expanding the local scene in Georgia at the start of the 2025 calendar. For many in attendance, the gathering provided an introduction to standard tournament formats, timekeeping hardware, and the structured pacing of a high-energy cubing competition.

In the main event, the 3x3 results confirmed Chen as the pacesetter through three full rounds among 76 entrants. Nicolás Sánchez took second place on the podium with a 7.69 average, closely followed by Amit Medpalliwar in third place at 7.73. The classic Rubik's Cube final concluded a packed schedule that also tested participants across smaller cubes, specialized shapes, and one-handed execution.

The 2x2x2 Cube featured 68 competitors across two rounds, leading to a tight battle at the top of the standings. Micah Heckerling captured the win with a rapid 1.75 average and a 1.15 single solve. Sánchez secured his second podium of the weekend by finishing runner-up with an average of 1.80, while Andreas Lambropoulos followed immediately behind in third with a 1.88 average.

Away from the top of the standings, the heart of the tournament was defined by personal milestones and ambitious event schedules. Andrew Brantly lowered his personal best on the 3x3x3 Cube to 19.86, cutting 52.7 percent from his prior mark, while also logging initial competition tries in 3x3x3 One-Handed with a 41.31 and 2x2x2 Cube with a 4.86. Major Gilreath made substantial strides across multiple puzzles, trimming his 2x2x2 Cube best by 51.8 percent to 5.41, his 3x3x3 Cube time by 22.8 percent to 49.14, and his Square-1 mark by 22.3 percent to 52.58. Maddox Bolton took 47.8 percent off his Pyraminx personal record to reach 6.06 and improved his 3x3x3 Cube time by 18.2 percent down to 9.09. Jordan Cape delivered a 44.4 percent improvement in Square-1 to finish at 17.76 alongside personal bests in Pyraminx at 3.41 and One-Handed at 17.16.

Several other competitors marked their progress through new puzzle attempts and strong overall participation. Owen Guenther tackled five events on the day, registering his first official marks in Square-1 at 41.34, Pyraminx at 8.41, and 3x3x3 One-Handed at 40.68. Ellie Chestnut logged maiden attempts across three events, posting 7.48 on Pyraminx, 6.14 on the 2x2x2 Cube, and 52.16 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Fresh faces also joined the WCA ranks for the very first time; Olajuwon LeeAlexander completed five events highlighted by a 15.62 initial mark on the 3x3x3 Cube, while Eleanor Matthews debuted in four disciplines, recording a 17.68 in 3x3x3 Cube and a 7.51 in Pyraminx.

Specialized events delivered additional highlights as Andreas Lambropoulos claimed first place in 3x3x3 One-Handed with an average of 12.06 and a best single of 9.94 across two rounds of 56 entrants. Chen followed in second place with a 12.64 average, while Daniel Mullen earned the third spot with a mark of 14.97. The one-handed format once again demonstrated the technical precision required for single-arm manipulation under tournament conditions.

The Pyraminx event drew 67 entrants over two rounds, with Daniel Porter taking top honors behind a 2.24 winning average and a 1.98 single solve. Alex Bohac secured second place averaging 3.05, and Mullen returned to the podium in third with a 3.79. In Square-1, which featured 42 solvers, Matthew Remington captured the victory with a 9.74 average and an 8.01 single, outpacing Sebastian Amador at 11.19 and Drake Denton Richard at 12.30.

By the time the final awards were distributed, Solving in Savannah 2025 had offered a comprehensive day of speed cubing action for experienced competitors and fresh faces alike. With all 15 podium positions earned by solvers from the United States, the single-day tournament highlighted the growing depth of talent in regional speedcubing circles as a new season of events begins.