Robert Fountain (born in 1969) is a British

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. He won the first

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in 2004 and the second

in 2006. In 1999 he was recognised by the

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as the first Grandmaster of

Mental Calculation Mental calculation consists of arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator. People may use mental calculation when computing tools are not availab ...

. Fountain was inspired to take up

mental calculation Mental calculation consists of arithmetical calculations using only the human brain, with no help from any supplies (such as pencil and paper) or devices such as a calculator. People may use mental calculation when computing tools are not availab ...

as a hobby at the age of 11 after seeing Wim Klein performing on television. He is co-author of ''The Mental Calculator's Handbook''.

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Mental Calculation World Cup WebsiteDeutschlands Superhirn 2016China Super Brain 2016
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