WisconsiNxN 2025

WisconsiNxN 2025 delivered a masterclass in large-puzzle mastery as Henry Lichner completed an astonishing sweep of every NxN puzzle above the standard size. The single-day speedcubing gathering on July 19, 2025, brought 78 competitors to Elmbrook Church - Lake Country in Delafield, Wisconsin, USA. Across 12 rounds of high-intensity solving, the focus remained squarely on the demanding big cubes. Lichner set the standard high by capturing titles in the 4x4x4, 5x5x5, 6x6x6, and 7x7x7 cubes, establishing total control across the entire extended lineup of events.

The ultra-heavy 7x7x7 Cube final showcased endurance and precision at its highest level, where Lichner posted a winning average of 1:54.01, anchored by a blistering best single of 1:46.79. Carter Thomas secured the second step on the podium with a 2:06.50 average, while Max Walaszek took third with 2:21.72. The grueling solve times in the 32-competitor field demonstrated the extraordinary stamina required to manage the thousands of layer turns demanded across two hard-fought rounds.

Specialists of the 6x6x6 Cube faced a similarly intense challenge, and Lichner once again rose to the top. His winning average of 1:19.72 and fastest single of 1:16.18 kept him ahead of a competitive pack. Thomas took his second silver of the day with an average of 1:31.34, followed by Peter Weyers, who posted a 1:38.18 to claim third place. These massive NxN layers demand exceptional lookahead, making the clean execution from the top finishers stand out throughout the event.

The 5x5x5 Cube tournament drew 43 competitors, but Lichner remained unstoppable, claiming victory with a 40.48 average and a best single of 38.49. Thomas collected another podium finish in second place with an average of 49.39, while Weyers earned third place with a 51.39 average. In the 4x4x4 Cube, which featured 53 competitors across three rounds, Lichner locked down his fourth gold medal of the competition with an average of 23.89 and a single of 21.89, outlasting Zeke Mackay at 27.04 and Walaszek at 27.84.

Away from the top of the podium, several competitors achieved remarkable milestones across their events. Matthew Schoenecker delivered a massive improvement in the 4x4x4 Cube, posting a personal best of 59.45 that shaved 41% off his previous mark of 1:40.80, alongside a 3x3x3 Cube personal best of 7.56. Cayden Grice logged his first ever official attempt at the 4x4x4 Cube with a 1:18.53, while cutting his 5x5x5 Cube personal best down by 42.7% to 3:20.28. Benjamin Cai entered four events, tackling his first ever attempt at the 6x6x6 Cube in 5:00.86 and dropping his 5x5x5 Cube personal best by 37.4% to 1:51.51.

The depth of progress continued across all experience levels throughout WisconsiNxN 2025. Micah Krenz entered all five events on the schedule, putting up his first ever attempt in the 5x5x5 Cube at 1:18.93, his first 6x6x6 Cube attempt at 2:39.51, and a 7x7x7 Cube personal best of 4:03.83. Satvik Reddy made his first ever official attempts in both the 5x5x5 Cube at 3:31.63 and the 6x6x6 Cube at 8:18.01. Jackson Smith took on his first ever 5x5x5 Cube attempt with a 2:30.40 while trimming his 7x7x7 Cube best to 6:52.97. Kavindu Wimalaratne tried the 4x4x4 Cube for the first time, logging 48.59, and Reuben Miles Breault recorded his first ever 5x5x5 Cube solve at 1:25.09 while improving his 4x4x4 Cube mark to 39.78.

The traditional Rubik's Cube brought all 78 competitors together across three fast-paced rounds of play. When the final 3x3 results were tallied, Zeke Mackay captured the championship with an impressive winning average of 6.51. Mackay held off strong pressure from Carter Kucala, who finished second with a 6.81 average, while Lichner rounded out an all-podium weekend by taking third place with a mark of 7.14. Andrew Moy recorded the fastest individual solve of the 3x3x3 competition with a 6.33 single during the earlier stages.

The success of WisconsiNxN 2025 highlighted the unique appeal of an all-cube format, testing problem-solving efficiency from standard three-layered puzzles up through massive seven-layered grids. Competitors representing the USA, India, Korea, Peru, and Mexico contributed to a rich day of speed cubing in Delafield. With all 15 available podium spots secured by United States athletes, this WCA competition concluded as a celebrated milestone for puzzle enthusiasts across the region.

As the cubing competition wrapped up in Delafield, the tournament demonstrated the dedication required to master both sprint-based solving and the heavier endurance events. The balance between short-format execution and prolonged calculation offered every entrant a comprehensive test at the tables. The memorable single-day showcase established strong personal benchmarks for dozens of solvers as they look ahead to their next season of official play.