Aedan Bryant Wins Fewest Moves at NAC 2026
Bryant claimed the NAC Fewest Moves title with a 21.00 mean, closing with an 18-move solution to secure the win.
Aedan Bryant won 3x3 Fewest Moves at the 2026 North American Championship, taking the title with a 21.00 mean.
Bryant recorded attempts of 23, 22, and 18 moves in the final. The closing 18-move solution gave him the strongest mean in the field and secured the championship.
Final Podium
🥇 Aedan Bryant - 21.00
🥈 Carter Kucala - 21.67
🥉 Chris Chi - 22.33
Bryant entered NAC as one of the most experienced competitors in the field, with 64 gold medals, 61 silver medals, and 50 bronze medals across his WCA career. He is also a former Fewest Moves world record holder, having recorded a 16-move single at Ashfield Summer Challenge 2024.
While this was a major FMC title, Bryant’s résumé goes beyond Fewest Moves. He has also been a national championship podium finisher in Clock, placing second at CubingUSA Nationals 2019.
The podium was decided by a tight group at the top. Carter Kucala finished second with attempts of 24, 23, and 18 moves, while Chris Chi took third with 24, 25, and 18.
Bryant’s 21.00 mean was also a personal best, giving him both the NAC title and one of the strongest results of his Fewest Moves career.