Tramsheds IX: June Sunday 2026

Caden Liu delivered a standout performance in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, securing victory in both disciplines on the schedule with a winning 6.55 average in the 3x3x3 Cube and a 2.03 average in the 2x2x2 Cube. The action took place on June 7, 2026, bringing together 112 competitors at Harold Park Community Hall. Speedcubing disciplines demand intense focus and sharp memory recall, qualities that proved decisive during a high-stakes day of speed cubing where every split second mattered across six total rounds.

The 2026 meeting drew an enthusiastic roster of participants for Tramsheds IX: June Sunday 2026, marking another competitive chapter for the local community. Across the two featured puzzle categories, solving efficiency and composure under pressure separated the frontrunners from the pack. The single-day WCA competition showcased both rapid-fire dexterity and the deep tactical planning required to conquer standard and smaller twisty puzzles alike.

In the flagship 3x3x3 Cube, which drew 111 competitors across three rounds, the standard Rubik's Cube proved to be a thrilling battleground. Caden Liu set the benchmark with an impressive best single solve of 5.84 on his way to topping the final standings with his 6.55 average. Ryan Tan claimed second place with a 6.70 average, keeping the pressure on until the final solves, while Jason Panagiotidis rounded out the podium in third place with an average of 8.44. These 3x3 results highlighted the technical precision required at the highest level of cubing competition.

The 2x2x2 Cube event was equally fast-paced, featuring 91 competitors navigating three rounds of play. Caden Liu once again took the top spot for Australia, posting a blistering winning average of 2.03 alongside the best single of the entire event at 1.33. Jack McCarley secured second place with a steady 2.48 average, while Kristian Trubajic claimed third place with a 2.62 average. Australian competitors achieved a complete sweep of all six podium positions across the tournament schedule.

Beyond the medal table, several solvers delivered notable breakthroughs away from the podium spotlight. Luca Chenery showed remarkable progress by recording a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 2.68, which was 61.7 percent faster than their previous mark of 6.99, while also improving their 3x3x3 Cube best by 26.5 percent to 25.55. Lachlan Chen took on both events, cutting their 2x2x2 Cube mark by 59.1 percent down to 5.11 and lowering their 3x3x3 Cube best to 17.41. Hugo Perosin posted a 4.64 personal best on 2x2x2 Cube, a 57.9 percent drop, and logged 21.07 on the 3x3x3 Cube. Taran Shekar registered a career-best 10th-place finish in the 2x2x2 Cube with a rapid personal best of 1.26, an improvement of 55.8 percent.

Major strides continued throughout the field at Tramsheds IX: June Sunday 2026 as other competitors unlocked significant milestones. Cooper Whalan lowered their 2x2x2 Cube personal best by 52.3 percent to 3.36 and improved their 3x3x3 Cube time by 28.4 percent to 8.13 across two events. Theodore Chan achieved an 18.13 personal best in the 3x3x3 Cube, cutting 51.1 percent off their previous time, and logged a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube with 9.43. Kingsley Chiu notched a 49.8 percent improvement in the 3x3x3 Cube to 10.65 alongside a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 2.92. Harrison Jack Horton also tackled both events, recording a first ever attempt at 2x2x2 Cube of 6.41 and dropping their 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 26.8 percent to 31.43.

The gathering also served as an introduction for newcomers entering their very first official tournament. Solvers like Mario Jeffs, Advik Agarwal, Tyge Almond, and George Davies made their competitive debuts at the venue, taking on both puzzle disciplines and setting baseline times that will serve as reference points for future seasons. The supportive atmosphere at Harold Park Community Hall provided an ideal setting for these initial tournament solves.

As the final solves concluded, Tramsheds IX: June Sunday 2026 reinforced the vibrancy of the regional puzzle scene. With full fields in both 2x2x2 Cube and 3x3x3 Cube, the competition demonstrated strong depth and dedication from its 112 entrants. From the double victory earned by Caden Liu to the countless personal records set across the venue, the event marked a memorable day of racing against the clock in Sydney.