Tokyo FMC Spring 2026

46 competitors assembled on April 12, 2026, creating an intensely crowded bracket at Ota city Residents Plaza in Ota, Tokyo, Japan. Staged across two demanding rounds of 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, Tokyo FMC Spring 2026 put the analytical depth of the region to the test. With every competitor zeroing in on a single discipline, every decision on paper carried enormous weight. Advancing through the field required exceptional consistency, as standard solutions were simply not enough to survive the cut in such a focused environment.

The 3x3x3 Fewest Moves event presents an entirely different challenge from conventional Rubik's Cube speedcubing. Rather than racing physical turns against the clock, solvers spend an hour exploring sequences to solve the puzzle in as few moves as possible. In a specialized cubing competition like this one, the sheer volume of elite entries meant margins at the top were razor thin. Navigating two rounds meant maintaining focus across multiple hours of technical analysis under strict World Cube Association regulations.

Singapore representative Wong Chong Wen (黄崇文) emerged at the top of the standings to claim first place. Wong delivered a decisive performance in the final, finishing with a winning average of 21.33 moves alongside an event-best single of 20 moves. That sharp performance anchored Wong atop the podium at Tokyo FMC Spring 2026, holding off a formidable contingent of local talent who kept the pressure on throughout the afternoon.

The chasing pack from Japan made the fight for podium spots exceptionally tight. Hajime Miyazaki (宮崎朔) secured the second position with an average of 21.67 moves, having logged a single of 22 moves during the competition. Yasunari Kumekawa (粂川泰成) completed the podium in third place with a solid 22.33 average. Across the two rounds, the collective standard remained high, with numerous solvers producing 3x3 results deep in the low twenties.

Beyond the podium, the scorecards revealed substantial breakthroughs across the leaderboard. Naoyuki Takahashi (高橋直之) authored one of the most remarkable jumps of the day, setting a new 3x3x3 Fewest Moves personal best of 29 moves, which was 25.6 percent faster than their previous mark of 39, earning an 18th place finish. Meanwhile, Aryasakti Wirasena of Indonesia took on their first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves in an official setting, putting together a mark of 34 moves to finish in 22th place.

Several other competitors also embraced the strategic challenge for the very first time during this WCA competition. Kota Aruga (有賀晃太) completed their first ever attempt at 3x3x3 Fewest Moves with a result of 45 moves, finishing 24th overall. Roberto Atsuhiro Sanada (真田ロベルト敦宏) marked their debut attempt in the discipline with a solution of 43 moves, while Yousef Salib of Egypt recorded a 44 on their first official try to place 34th. Masayuki Iwasa (岩佐雅幸) also tackled the event for the first time, registering a 49-move solution in their single event of the weekend.

The tournament also featured remarkable depth from international and domestic veterans. Yiwei Liu (刘伊玮) of China achieved an average of 23.00 moves with a 21 single. Japanese competitors Yuki Yamamoto (山本祐輝) and Haru Matsuki (松木晴琉) each posted matching averages of 23.33 alongside 21 singles, while Shuto Ueno (上野柊斗) also recorded a 23.33 average with a 22 single. Kai Yamamoto (山本快) finished with a 23.67 average, matching the identical 23.67 average set by Hajime Miyazaki in the earlier stage.

Rounding out the crowded upper half of the table, Takumi Tamura (田村匠) and Shota Wakabayashi (若林翔太) each logged averages of 24.33 with singles of 23 moves. Tomoyuki Hiraide (平出智之) followed closely behind with a 24.67 average and a best single of 23. The high density of sub-25 averages underscored how competitive speed cubing disciplines have become when focused solely on move efficiency rather than turning speed.

The single-day meet highlighted the robust community and deep talent pool present in Tokyo throughout 2026. By bringing together experienced international contenders and dedicated domestic solvers under one roof, Tokyo FMC Spring 2026 demonstrated that strategic, low-move solving continues to push new boundaries in efficiency. As the season progresses, the performances logged in Ota set a formidable standard for upcoming move-count showdowns across the global circuit.

2026年4月12日に日本のOta, Tokyo, Japanにある大田区民プラザで開催されたTokyo FMC Spring 2026において、シンガポールのWong Chong Wen (黄崇文)が3x3x3 Fewest Movesで21.33の驚異的な優勝平均タイムを樹立しました。大会最少手数となる単発20手もマークし、ハイレベルな戦いを制して表彰台の頂点に立ちました。

今大会はルービックキューブの最少手数を競うスピードキュービングの公式戦として行われ、合計46人の競技者がエントリーしました。実施された競技は3x3x3 Fewest Movesの1種目のみでしたが、全2ラウンド構成というフォーマットが採用され、各試技での精密な思考力と安定したアプローチが上位進出の鍵を握る展開となりました。

2ラウンド制のフォーマットでは、限られた時間の中で試技を重ねて着実に手数を削る技術が試されました。第1ラウンドから好記録が相次ぎ、シンガポールのWong Chong Wen (黄崇文)が平均21.67と単発20を記録したほか、中国のYiwei Liu (刘伊玮)が平均23.00と単発21を残すなど、国際色豊かなハイレベルな争いが繰り広げられました。

日本の選手陣もこの厳しいラウンド進行の中で見事な対応を見せました。Hajime Miyazaki (宮崎朔)は単発22および平均23.67を記録し、最終的に平均21.67で総合2位に入りました。3位には平均22.33を揃えたYasunari Kumekawa (粂川泰成)が入り、表彰台の2枠を日本勢が確保する健闘を見せました。

さらに上位陣では、Yuki Yamamoto (山本祐輝)とHaru Matsuki (松木晴琉)がともに単発21と平均23.33をマークし、Shuto Ueno (上野柊斗)も単発22と平均23.33を記録しました。Kai Yamamoto (山本快)は単発21と平均23.67、Takumi Tamura (田村匠)とShota Wakabayashi (若林翔太)はともに単発23と平均24.33、Tomoyuki Hiraide (平出智之)も単発23と平均24.67を記録するなど、層の厚さが際立ちました。

大会結果の数字の陰には、素晴らしい成長を遂げた選手たちの活躍がありました。Ng Kang Zhe (黄康哲)は自己ベストを52から44へと更新して15.4パーセントの短縮を果たし、Yuichi Hamada (濵田祐一)もこれまでの記録61から53へと13.1パーセント短縮しました。またYusuke Kosaka (髙阪優輔)は自己記録を26から23へと11.5パーセント縮め、15位でフィニッシュしています。

Haru Matsuki (松木晴琉)はこの種目の公式戦初挑戦ながら単発21を叩き出し、26位に入りました。Torakazu Onota (小野田虎司)は自己記録を26から24へと7.7パーセント短縮して12位となり、Toshiaki Ishikura (石倉寿秋)も同じく26から24へと7.7パーセント短縮を達成して29位の記録を残しました。

46名の選手たちが大田区民プラザに集ったTokyo FMC Spring 2026は、2ラウンドの緻密な戦いを通じて競技の奥深さを印象づけました。キューブの解法を極限まで突き詰めたこのWCA competitionは、選手それぞれの確かな成果とともに幕を閉じ、次のシーズンへの期待を残しました。