Welcome to the Official website for the Mind Sport of Memory and the home of the World Memory Championships, the greatest test of Memory in the world. You can register here to compete, find out how the sport works, follow the achievements of competitors or see the results of competitions worldwide. If you are interested in forming a memory club, or staging a competition you will find our contact details on the About Us page.

Chris Day, General Secretary, World Memory Championships

MWB Business Exchange are the Sponsors of the UK Open Memory Championships.

The UK Open Memory Championships takes place in London on August 26th and 27th sponsored by MWB Business Exchange - known for their memorable meeting venues, and serviced offices throughout the UK. Currently there are competitors registered to take part from thirteen countires including the Philippines, Turkey, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland, Germandy and the USA.  The reigning World Champion Ben Pridmore and past World Champion Andi Bell;, both from the UK will also be taking part.  The competition will be to International Standards over two days.   To register Click here     

THIS AMAZING TEENAGER IS THE NEW UK SCHOOLS MEMORY CHAMPION

 

Rehnumah Insan (17) recalls 120 words, 122 numbers, 17 fictional events with their dates, 48 playing cards in sequence...ND breaks the Student Memory World Record - with 1,963 competition points overall! In second place was Kate McKenna (17), who also broke the World Record with 1,607 competition points - 112 words, 110 numbers, 13 events/dates...and 36 playing cards. And third place went to Sophie Stephenson (17 - left) - with 1,290 points - 82 words, 63 numbers, 15 events/dates and 30 playing cards. There must be 'something in the water' in the North-East of England, as all three of these talented youngsters attend a school or college in the region - Rehnumah is at Prior Pursglove College in Guisborough, Kate hails from the St. Thomas More School in Gateshead, while Sophie Stephenson is a pupil at the Joseph Swann School, also in Gateshead.

WORLD MEMORY CHAMPIONSHIPS - DECEMBER 1-6 2010

The Championships will take place between December 1st to 6th in the GUANGZHOU BAIYUN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE in China where competitors can look forward to a magical experience in a fascinating and exciting country.  Many records are going to be broken this year, not just by competitors, but by the logistics of the event itself, and the sheer scale of everything - and that includes the prize money of US$92,000!    Full information on the News Page

 

The 2010 World Memory Champion will receive US$20,000.  Silver Medallist receives US$10,000 and Bronze Medallist, US$ 6,000. The 4th to 10th place competitors will each receive US$2,000. In addition, each of the ten memory disciplines attracts further prizes. Gold US$ 2,000   Silver US$ 1,200 and Bronze US$1,000 The top three competitors in the 2009 World Memory Championships in London have already won free flights and a luxury hotel suite for the week of the competition. The 4th to 10th placed winners in 2009 also receive free hotel accommodation in China.  

 

       

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