Stevenage March 2025

A blistering 7.15 winning average from Monty Fox in the 3x3x3 Cube final set the standard during an action-packed weekend in Hertfordshire. The Forum in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom hosted Stevenage March 2025 on March 1 and March 2, bringing together 191 competitors across 17 rounds and eight distinct events. Beyond the fast times recorded at the top tiers, the event served as a major proving ground for a surge of emerging talent, as newcomers and developing solvers tackled fresh puzzles across two busy days of action.

The 3x3 results formed the centrepiece of the schedule, drawing a massive field of 167 competitors across four full rounds of speedcubing. Fox delivered consistent execution to claim the title with his 7.15 average, backed up by a best single of 6.06. James Alonso pushed hard to take second place with a 7.35 average, while Maximilian van der Straten of the Netherlands secured third on the podium with 7.52. The depth of the field showcased the enduring appeal of the classic Rubik's Cube on the official WCA competition circuit.

Daniel Partridge put together an extraordinary tournament by securing top honours in multiple disciplines. In the Pyraminx, Partridge took the victory with a 1.96 average against 138 competitors, edging out Oliver Hutchings who logged a 2.09 average and Bo Forsell of Sweden with 2.20. Partridge carried that momentum straight into the big cubes, winning the 5x5x5 Cube final with an average of 53.95 and a best single of 50.03, holding off Cham J. Chambers at 54.73 and Alan Tan at 55.94.

Aidan Grainger also collected a pair of victories across diverse formats during the weekend. Grainger topped the 95-person Clock field with a 3.73 average and a rapid 2.93 single, finishing ahead of Fengyuan Kelvin Lou at 3.93 and Cham J. Chambers at 4.13. Grainger struck again in Megaminx, navigating through two rounds and 78 competitors to take first place with a 29.48 average and a 27.18 single. Sean Moran finished second with 34.12, followed by Chambers in third with 45.31.

The rapid-fire pace of the 2x2x2 Cube saw Max Tully surge to victory with a stellar 1.29 average, complemented by a 0.94 single. Daniel Robinson finished as runner-up with 1.82, while Joshua Da Costa claimed third at 1.99. In the 4x4x4 Cube, Bart Sekulski of Poland captured the title with an impressive 26.33 average and a 25.33 single, outpacing Partridge at 28.36 and Ryan Chan of Hong Kong at 28.83. Cham J. Chambers captured the 6x6x6 Cube title with a 1:27.87 average, ahead of Partridge at 1:31.83 and Sekulski at 1:43.66.

Behind the headline trophies, the true pulse of the gathering emerged from the sheer volume of personal milestones and event debuts. Edoardo Cencini delivered one of the weekend's sharpest breakthroughs, taking 64.9 percent off his previous 2x2x2 mark to register a new best of 4.01, alongside a 22.1 percent improvement on 4x4x4 to reach 1:27.60 and a first official attempt at Megaminx in 1:45.21. James Gray showed a massive leap on the 3x3x3 Cube, cutting his best down to 18.82, an improvement of 63.7 percent over his previous 51.87 mark, while making his first Pyraminx attempt in 24.51. Elizabeth Gresty dropped her 2x2x2 personal best by 39.9 percent down to 6.57, taking on six events including maiden attempts in Clock at 20.56 and Megaminx at 2:47.47. Ashley Scott tackled four events, slicing 38.3 percent off his 2x2x2 best to reach 7.65, while logging his first official Clock time of 31.29 and Pyraminx run of 15.69.

That drive to broaden horizons was echoed by solvers testing their limits across multiple categories. Brayden Bushay took on eight events, logging a 36.2 percent improvement on 5x5x5 Cube to record 1:21.12, a 10.5 percent drop in Pyraminx to 5.01, and a first ever 6x6x6 Cube attempt at 2:26.39. Ryan Bjarnram entered seven events, improving his Clock mark by 31 percent to 11.66 while tackling first attempts at Megaminx in 2:15.95 and 5x5x5 in 2:29.66. Ruben Berkin also contested seven events, making first attempts at 4x4x4 in 1:09.58, 6x6x6 in 4:29.01, and Megaminx in 2:28.81. Josiah Glencross broadened his scope across six disciplines, registering first attempts in Clock at 8.89, 5x5x5 Cube at 2:08.65, and Pyraminx at 7.54.

The 2025 gathering in Stevenage illustrated the tremendous vitality of the regional speed cubing scene, where United Kingdom competitors collected 19 podium finishes alongside international podium placings from Poland, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and Sweden. With 191 competitors sharing tables, learning new mechanisms, and setting personal standards across eight varied events, Stevenage March 2025 concluded as an inspiring and expansive cubing competition for both established frontrunners and eager newcomers alike.