Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Sets New Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, accomplished a remarkable feat on Saturday, breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess marathon. He shared his achievement on his official X account, expressing his determination to push the record to 60 hours. He emphasized that his endeavor was not just about breaking a record but also about raising funds for the education of underprivileged African children worldwide.

Surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes set by Norwegian players, Tunde's marathon took place at the iconic Times Square in New York City. Partnering with US counterpart Shawn Martinez, both national masters, Tunde aimed to draw attention to the importance of providing educational opportunities to disadvantaged children across Africa.

After 23 hours of play, Martinez joined Tunde, and together they continued their quest, receiving support from notable figures including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and musicians Davido and Adekunle Gold. Through their determination and support, Tunde and Shawn demonstrated the power of unity and love in making a positive impact on the world.