Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, aims to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, with a mission to inspire millions of underprivileged children across Africa who lack access to education.
Onakoya shared his plan on his X handle, stating his intention to play chess for 58 consecutive hours without losing a game.
The event is set to occur from 10 am on April 17th to 8 pm on April 19th in Times Square, New York City.
He wrote, “On the 17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guiness World record for the longest chess marathon in the heart of Times Square, New York City, for 58 hours without losing a game.
“Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education.”
Tunde Onakoya playing chess game with children
Onakoya further solicited the support of Nigerians, urging them to come forward and show the “unwavering” Nigerian spirit.
“You guys have been rock solid for me through the years, so I need all of us to come together now more than ever to show the world that the Nigerian spirit is unwavering and we can do great things from a small place against all odds,” he wrote.
Onakoya founded Chess in Slums Africa, an organization dedicated to mentoring underprivileged children and unlocking their potential through chess education.
Guinness World Records states that the longest chess marathon, lasting 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad from Norway on November 11, 2018.
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