Solving in Savannah 2026

A blistering 0.90-second single in the 2x2x2 Cube set an electric tempo at the Savannah Elks Lodge #183, where Nicolás Sánchez capped a dominant run with an even 2.00-second average to seize first place. The single-day speedcubing gathering in Savannah, Georgia, USA on February 7, 2026, brought intense action across five distinct disciplines and eleven rounds. Sánchez held off determined competition in the final, finishing just ahead of Alex Bohac, who averaged 2.12 seconds, and Kellan Butler, who secured third place with an average of 2.29 seconds.

The 3x3x3 Cube contest provided another thrilling showcase of raw pace as 72 competitors tackled three full rounds of solving. Justin Barker delivered the decisive performance of the main event, winning the final with an average of 8.17 seconds after recording the best single of the category at 7.61 seconds. Butler took the second step on the podium with an 8.95-second average, while Daniel Mullen earned third place with a 9.04 average, rounding out a fiercely contested set of 3x3 results at the Savannah meet.

Across the broader field at Solving in Savannah 2026, speed cubing specialists pushed their personal marks lower throughout three rounds of the classic Rubik's Cube. The depth of talent was clear from the opening scrambles, requiring consistent sub-nine-second solutions to remain in contention for the final podium places. Barker's steady execution under pressure ensured his margin remained intact through all five solves of the concluding round.

Beyond the sprint formats, the competition tested dexterity across varied puzzle shapes and larger NxN hardware. Daniel Porter claimed victory in the Pyraminx with an impressive 2.22-second winning average, punctuated by the event's top single of 1.81 seconds. Butler captured his second runner-up finish of the day with an average of 3.38 seconds, edging out Bohac, who posted a 3.48 average for third place in the 53-player field.

Bohac found his ultimate redemption on the big cubes, navigating the grueling 7x7x7 Cube bracket to take first place with a 2:52.49 average and a best single of 2:48.54. Katie Hull finished in second place with an average of 3:01.22, while Raymond Goslow claimed third in 3:13.73. In the 3x3x3 Blindfolded event, which demands meticulous mental memorisation, Tien Tran stood alone at the top, averaging 21.58 seconds with a fastest single solve of 19.05 seconds to comfortably outpace Mullen and Evan McDonnell.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors delivered memorable breakthroughs across the schedule. Daniel Reis cut his 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 53.9 percent down to 2.77 seconds while also lowering his 3x3x3 mark to 14.27 seconds. Paxton Keller sliced 50.3 percent off his 2x2x2 best to hit 2.70 seconds and improved his Pyraminx mark by 36.7 percent to 6.08 seconds. Redding Shealy dropped his 2x2x2 personal best by 48.1 percent to 3.08 seconds and took on his first ever 7x7x7 attempt, logging an 8:16.16. Azaan Khawaja achieved massive gains as well, lowering his Pyraminx personal best by 56.7 percent to 7.79 seconds.

Other athletes embraced major milestones and multi-event endurance at the venue. Samuel Evans took his first ever attempts at Pyraminx, finishing in 7.12 seconds, and 7x7x7 Cube, posting 9:43.46, while cutting his 2x2x2 mark by 36.9 percent to 2.98 seconds. Brandon Kane competed in five disciplines, recording his first 7x7x7 solve at 6:15.46 and taking 26.3 percent off his blindfolded mark with a 3:35.96 personal best. Yuchan Han completed a first blindfolded attempt in 5:05.68 alongside a 5.19-second Pyraminx personal best. For Conner Merier, this WCA competition marked his career debut, tackling four events including an 18.42-second first attempt on the 3x3x3 Cube.

The 2026 Georgia cubing competition schedule began with high energy and sharp execution across all eleven rounds at Solving in Savannah 2026. With 72 competitors contributing fast times from sprint hardware to marathon puzzles, the single-day gathering demonstrated the impressive standard of regional talent as competitors prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season.