Watch blindfolded speedcuber solves Rubik's cube in 11.56s
A champion speedcuber has reclaimed a Guinness World Records title — watch blindfolded speedcuber solves a Rubik's cube in 11.56 seconds. Tommy Cherry, 21, finished the 3x3 blindfolded solve at New Jersey's Mid-Atlantic Quiet Championship 2026 on June 28, beating the prior mark of 11.67 seconds.
Key Takeaways
- Tommy Cherry solved a 3x3 Rubik's cube blindfolded in 11.56 seconds on June 28, 2026.
- The attempt took place at the Mid-Atlantic Quiet Championship 2026 in Branchburg, N.J.
- He reclaimed the Guinness title from Australian Charlie Eggins, who had set 11.67 seconds in January.
- Cherry first set the record at 15.27 seconds in 2021 and has broken it nearly every year since.
- Cherry and Eggins also share the fastest blindfolded average mark at 14.05 seconds.
Who broke the blindfolded Rubik's cube record?
According to UPI, Tommy Cherry retook the Guinness World Records title for the fastest time to solve a 3x3x3 rotating puzzle cube while blindfolded.
His winning time was 11.56 seconds. The feat came at the Mid-Atlantic Quiet Championship 2026 event in Branchburg, N.J., on June 28.
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How does this compare with the previous Guinness mark?
Cherry first claimed the blindfolded speed record at 15.27 seconds in 2021. UPI reports he has broken the record almost every year since then.
The most recent mark before his return was 11.67 seconds, set by Australian Charlie Eggins at the Cubing at The Cube 2026 event in Sydney on Jan. 10.
Cherry's 11.56-second solve edged that time and restored the title. He told UPI this was his first record since 2024 and said he was "ecstatic to finally improve again" and hopes to keep it going.
Do Cherry and Eggins share any other cube titles?
Yes. Cherry and Eggins are currently co-holders of the Guinness title for the fastest average time to solve a 3x3x3 rotating puzzle cube while blindfolded.
Both competitors have achieved an average of 14.05 seconds. That shared mark underscores how close the two speedcubers remain at the top of blindfolded competition.
The dual rivalry — a single-solve lead for Cherry and a shared average crown — is part of what makes the latest clip such a must-watch for puzzle fans.
Why does a blindfolded 11.56-second solve matter?
World-record cube solves already draw huge online audiences; doing it blindfolded raises the stakes further. Cherry's reclaim of the title — after Eggins held 11.67 seconds earlier in 2026 — gives viewers a clear watch moment backed by Guinness verification.
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Cherry's quote captures the competitive drive behind the clip: after a gap since 2024, he finally improved again and wants to keep pushing the blindfolded barrier for as long as he can.