Westerns Warmup Riverside B 2026

A blistering 4.12 single and a 5.28 winning average in the 3x3x3 Cube propelled Max Park to the top of the standings in Riverside, California, USA, setting the benchmark for a fast-paced day of solves. Held at UC Riverside Pentland Hills on May 16, 2026, the Westerns Warmup Riverside B 2026 brought together 49 competitors across three puzzle categories. Park set the standard early, navigating three rounds of main event action to post the fastest times of the gathering and claim victory by a substantial margin over the rest of the field.

The one-day WCA competition showcased three distinct disciplines that tested competitors in classic turning, one-handed coordination, and the mechanical complexities of shape-shifting puzzles. Across six rounds of action, participants tackled varying formats in pursuit of personal bests and podium positions. Speedcubing fans following the 3x3 results saw world-class execution in both standard and one-handed solving, demonstrating how much precision is required at the highest levels of modern speed cubing.

Park secured a double victory during the meet by capturing the title in 3x3x3 One-Handed as well. Competing in a direct single-round final featuring 26 entrants, Park recorded a winning average of 9.53 and logged the best single solve of the event at 6.59. Dylan Govic of the United States finished as the runner-up with a 13.36 average, while Muhtasim Al-Farabi of Bangladesh took third place on the podium with an average mark of 17.92.

In the classic Rubik's Cube event, 49 competitors took to the tables for the opening round before the field was narrowed down across two subsequent stages. Park sealed first place with his 5.28 average, leading an all-American top three. Zack Rubio claimed second place with a final round average of 9.14, while Dylan Govic earned his second medal of the day by securing third place with an average of 9.46.

The Square-1 contest provided a distinct technical contrast to the standard cubes, featuring 16 competitors across two competitive rounds. Zack Rubio delivered a standout performance, capturing first place with a winning average of 16.16 alongside the best single of the event at 14.16. Conrad Fintland of the United States followed closely in second place with an average of 16.94, while Mexico's Camdon Jose Zimbron claimed the third spot on the podium with a 17.13 average.

Beyond the podium battles, Westerns Warmup Riverside B 2026 served as a major proving ground for developing competitors making significant personal strides. Peyton Oxford achieved a dramatic 52.4 percent improvement in Square-1, dropping their mark to 33.42 from an earlier 1:10.26, while also recording a personal best of 26.42 in 3x3x3 One-Handed. Sully Tassos also made massive gains on the Square-1 puzzle, lowering their record by 45 percent to 23.86. David Alexander Carlos cut his 3x3x3 Cube personal best by 33.6 percent down to 15.04 after trying 3x3x3 One-Handed for the first time with a 36.43 effort. Hayden Reid Kalebic knocked 31.8 percent off his 3x3x3 Cube time to reach 24.06 and took on his first one-handed solve at 37.84.

The personal breakthroughs continued across multiple events throughout the day in Riverside. Israel Park improved his Square-1 best by 30.9 percent to 37.85 and his 3x3x3 Cube best by 11.2 percent to 10.75, alongside a first 3x3x3 One-Handed attempt of 26.69. James Lee reduced his 3x3x3 Cube time by 20.9 percent to 11.87 while logging first attempts in both Square-1 at 28.65 and One-Handed at 35.68. Wyatt Chan entered three disciplines, finishing 8th in Square-1 with a first attempt of 24.45 and cutting his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 15.7 percent to 12.48. Gavin Kim completed his first career WCA competition, posting initial official marks of 15.38 in 3x3x3 Cube and 37.63 in Square-1.

Podium finishes at Westerns Warmup Riverside B 2026 reflected an international flavor, with competitors from three different nations reaching the top three across the schedule. The United States earned seven podium placements, complemented by one medal each for Mexico and Bangladesh. The balanced distribution across events highlighted the depth of talent present in the regional scene as the 2026 season unfolded.

With fast times across six total rounds, the cubing competition delivered exceptional results across all three featured categories. Max Park set the competitive tone with his double gold, while Zack Rubio demonstrated mastery in the Square-1 event alongside a strong showing in standard solving. As competitors packed up their cubes at UC Riverside Pentland Hills, the stage was cleanly set for the next wave of regional tournaments on the calendar.