Chimp Test Leaderboard
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All-Time Rankings
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| Rank | Player | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |
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Afra
GOLD
Set Oct 24, 2026 |
23 nums |
| #2 |
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Vansh
SILVER
Set Oct 17, 2026 |
17 nums |
| #3 |
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Marceau T.
BRONZE
Set Oct 25, 2026 |
12 nums |
| #4 |
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harish R.
Set Oct 29, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #4 |
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Wesley J.
Set Oct 18, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #4 |
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Gabriel M.
Set Oct 14, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #4 |
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garfielf
Set Oct 5, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #4 |
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Konstantin B.
Set Sep 21, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #4 |
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Marco G.
Set Sep 12, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #4 |
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ann
Set Aug 14, 2026 |
10 nums |
| #11 |
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Nour M.
Set Nov 7, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #11 |
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Daniela S.
Set Oct 21, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #11 |
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Anal F.
Set Oct 19, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #11 |
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Set Oct 19, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #11 |
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Bart S.
Set Sep 13, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #11 |
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Silvers R.
Set Sep 3, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #11 |
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Flavio G.
Set Aug 10, 2026 |
9 nums |
| #18 |
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Kayne K.
Set Nov 6, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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ฤฐngilizkrakeri
Set Oct 28, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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Paul B.
Set Oct 27, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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chakor N.
Set Oct 24, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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Hhdhdr J.
Set Oct 23, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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Adeeb A.
Set Oct 23, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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Ray703
Set Oct 21, 2026 |
8 nums |
| #18 |
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nathan
Set Oct 18, 2026 |
8 nums |
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What is a good Chimp Test score?
| Level | Score Range |
|---|---|
| Exceptional | 12+ numbers |
| Excellent | 10โ11 numbers |
| Above Avg | 8โ9 numbers |
| Average | 6โ7 numbers |
| Below Avg | 4โ5 numbers |
| Low | โค 3 numbers |
Ayumu's performance in the original 2007 study demonstrated that chimpanzees have a photographic-like eidetic spatial memory superior to humans for brief exposures. This sparked widespread research into trade-offs between language development and photographic memory in human evolution.
What does the Chimp Test test measure?
The Chimp Test is inspired by the famous Primate Research Institute study in which a chimpanzee named Ayumu outperformed humans at memorizing the positions of numbers on a screen. Numbers appear briefly, then are covered - you must tap them in ascending order from memory. It tests visuospatial working memory under time pressure.
How to improve your Chimp Test score
- โ Scan the grid quickly to build a spatial map before the numbers flash.
- โ Group numbers by screen region (top-left cluster, bottom-right) rather than memorizing individual positions.
- โ Don't try to read each number - register its location as a spatial coordinate.
- โ Slow down between clicks at high levels to avoid mis-tapping a covered square.
