Wiltshire Winter 2025

Caleb Wolf Dunn stood atop the 3x3x3 Cube field with a decisive 6.19 average and a single solve of 5.75 to secure top honors in Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The standout display set the tone for a high-stakes weekend of intense solving, bringing together 183 competitors across 10 events and 18 total rounds. Hosted at the Olympiad Leisure Centre on December 13 and December 14, Wiltshire Winter 2025 delivered top-tier speedcubing battles where every fractional turn mattered in decisive qualification rounds and crowded finals.

The premier 3x3 results unfolded over three grueling stages featuring 163 participants aiming for the weekend title. Behind Caleb Wolf Dunn, Monty Fox took second place on the podium with a 6.84 average, narrowly edging out James Alonso who finished third at 6.86. The classic Rubik's Cube division demanded precision at every stage, showcasing the depth of talent present across the regional circuit during the 2025 campaign.

Big cubes became the personal domain of Daniel Partridge, who executed a commanding double victory across the extended formats. Partridge seized the 4x4x4 Cube title with a 26.97 average, fending off Danny Morgan in second with 27.52 and Daniel Chiu in third with 27.74. Partridge then returned to the stage to clinch the 5x5x5 Cube crown in 44.53, finishing ahead of Harry Dixon at 50.33 and Caleb Wolf Dunn at 50.64. Partridge also added a third-place finish in Megaminx with 34.56 to cap an exceptionally productive weekend.

Short-format puzzles delivered rapid drama as Daniel Robinson captured the 2x2x2 Cube title with an average of 1.62 and a best effort of 1.44. Harry Allen earned the runner-up spot with an average of 1.85, followed by Canada competitor Jensen Belen-Brown in third at 2.10. Meanwhile, Danny Morgan took victory in Clock with a winning average of 3.37 and a 2.70 single. Edward Burgess showed outstanding form in Pyraminx, winning the event with a 2.40 average, ahead of Rufus Prabhu-Desai at 2.93 and Caleb Wolf Dunn at 3.01.

Away from the main podium finishes, several under-the-radar competitors made notable breakthroughs across the schedule at Wiltshire Winter 2025. Joshua James cut considerable time off previous marks, delivering a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 5.12 that was 60.9% faster than before, a Pyraminx personal best of 6.59 that improved by 50.6%, and a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 43.63. Theo Dussard-Colbourn tackled six events, achieving a 2x2x2 personal best of 4.78 to improve by 35.3%, while also logging first ever attempts in Megaminx at 1:55.49 and Pyraminx at 10.69. Isaac Jeffries took on eight events, securing 15th place in Pyraminx with a personal best of 3.87 that was 31.5% faster, while registering a first 5x5x5 Cube solve of 2:03.04 and a first Square-1 solve of 48.87. Musa Afsar reached 54th in Pyraminx, posted a 3x3x3 personal best of 20.17 that improved by 27.1%, and recorded first attempts in Pyraminx at 7.87 and Clock at 18.39.

The learning curve continued across various technical disciplines as Luca Tiberio brought home a 4x4x4 personal best of 1:30.50, an improvement of 25.6%, alongside debut marks in Pyraminx at 8.60 and 2x2x2 Cube at 6.52. Kacper Goral contested eight events at Wiltshire Winter 2025, taking 18th in Fewest Moves with a personal best of 41 that was 19.6% faster, a Square-1 personal best of 23.92 that was 14.6% faster, and a first 3x3x3 Blindfolded attempt of 3:24.37. Harry Hawkins posted a 2x2x2 Cube personal best of 6.79, an 18.4% improvement, alongside maiden efforts in Megaminx at 3:04.31 and Pyraminx at 8.76. Xander Allgood improved his 3x3x3 Cube personal best to 24.28 by 13.7% and recorded initial results in 4x4x4 Cube at 1:53.68 and Megaminx at 2:38.09.

Specialty disciplines rounded out the timetable with excellent individual performances. Aidan Grainger dominated the Megaminx final, setting an elite winning average of 27.67, with Sean Moran taking second place at 32.75. In Square-1, Yan-Heng Zhang took first place with an 8.95 average, overcoming Austin Ritchie who logged 9.22 and Dorian Chan who claimed third with 10.33. This multi-discipline cubing competition showcased a wide array of mechanics and solving strategies across every station.

The mental stamina events demanded complete focus from every entrant in Chippenham. Ryan Eckersley won 3x3x3 Blindfolded with a 22.87 average, posting a standout single solve of 21.70. In 3x3x3 Fewest Moves, Fabio Schwandt secured the win with an average of 24.00, besting Kai Cui at 24.33 and Dorian Chan at 26.33. As an official WCA competition, the event distributed 26 podium spots to the United Kingdom, three to Hong Kong, and one to Canada, highlighting the broad international interest in modern speed cubing.

When the final timers stopped, Wiltshire Winter 2025 concluded a packed schedule that tested veterans and newcomers alike. From the tense 3x3 bracket to the precision required in the blindfolded and fewest moves disciplines, the weekend in Chippenham demonstrated the exceptional standard of competitive solving as athletes look ahead to the next phase of the circuit.