Kerstin Svensson, a 15-year-old from Partille, won her first Swedish championship in speedpuzzling on Saturday at Partille arena in Sweden. She won the individual class after solving a 500-piece puzzle in 32 minutes and 2 seconds. The 2026 Pussel-SM event was held at Partille Arena with about 2,200 participants competing in four classes: individual, team, pairs, and junior class.
According to David Engelhardt, chairman of the Swedish Puzzling Association, puzzles have become increasingly popular as people seek analog activities instead of screens. Another source mentions that over 500 puzzlers competed in the event, including mother and daughter Anna and Asta Larsson from Kalmar, who were competing together.
puzzles have become increasingly popular as many seek analog activities instead of screens