Nigeria renowned chess master, Tunde Onakoya, in his attempt to break the longest chess marathon for 58 hours, has officially exceeded 24 hours with no defeat.
The founder of Chess in Slums Africa has embarked on an attempt to break the GWR in the heart of Times Square in New York City on April 17.
Onakoya, via his social media platforms, announced that he has battled with 60 opponents in the chess game, and despite the exhaustion, he is determined to continue and lift the honour.
The statement read, “It’s officially 1 full day of playing continuous chess in our attempt to break the @GWR record for longest chess marathon.
“@CoachShawnMar and I have played 60 games, and the fatigue is naturally setting in. But one thing we will not do is stop.”
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The young advocate for children emphatically urged members of the public to join in raising funds to enable children to have access to education in the world, as he stressed that it is possible to do great things from a small place.
“We will raise a million dollars and bring the gift of chess to children across the world. Your support is needed now, more than ever,” he said.
In a video, he expressed gratitude to his supporters, especially Nigerians who have been in the spotlight for his recent achievements.
