- New Guinness World Record: Tunde Onakoya set a record for the longest chess marathon, playing non-stop for 70 hours.
- Previous Record: Onakoya surpassed the previous record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds.
- Founder of Chess in Slums Africa: Onakoya’s foundation uses chess to inspire and educate children from underserved communities.
- Fundraising Goal: The chess marathon aimed to raise funds for building free schools for homeless children across Africa.
- National Pride: Onakoya’s achievement has sparked widespread celebration and admiration in Nigeria.
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, playing non-stop for 70 hours in Times Square, New York. Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, surpassed the previous record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds.
The achievement has sparked widespread celebration and admiration on social media, with Nigerians at home and abroad praising Onakoya’s resilience, brilliance, and patriotism. Many hailed him for putting Nigeria on the global map and inspiring others.
Onakoya’s foundation uses chess as a tool to inspire and educate children from underserved communities. The chess marathon aimed to raise funds for building free schools for homeless children across Africa. Onakoya’s record-breaking feat has ignited national pride, with many congratulating him on his achievement.
