Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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I finally gave the Human Benchmark "Chimp Test" a proper attempt. Got all the way to level 40. Yay.

Also, YOU CAN DO IT TO. Watch the video to learn how.

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Here's the full version, in case you're interested:
youtu.be/8VVGAY50RWw

Try the Human Benchmark Test yourself:
humanbenchmark.com

Here is Hikaru's awesome attempt:
youtu.be/kjSfWXfphnY

Here is Cheese's incredible attempt:
youtu.be/hiDBSB5RxuU

Here is my lame attempt from last year:
youtu.be/-5Mzu3-cqMc

For those interested in trying this, you'll need a number system. Here are some resources on how to create one:
- youtu.be/nJGMXUJCB-4 (Memorize Numbers // EASY)
- youtu.be/R-gCm3gEFQE (Memorize Numbers // MEDIUM)
- youtu.be/Z1IM-f23Cm4 (Memorize Numbers // HARD)
- major-system.info/en (resource to help you come up with images)

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:58 Level 1 - 11
3:30 Level 12 - 13 (Starting to use memory techniques)
5:53 Level 14 - 28 (Explanation of my technique/strategy)
10:47 Level 29
14:01 Level 30
17:30 Level 31 - 39
18:23 Level 40!!! (intro)
19:05 Level 40 (memo)
22:00 Level 40 (recall)
29:04 Done! & Outro


#ChimpTest #HumanBenchmark #MemoryChampion

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