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Tinubu, Others Support Chess Prodigy Onakoya, In Pursuit of Guinness World Record
- Chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, receives support from top Nigerian officials including President Tinubu.
- He aims to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, surpassing 30 hours.
- His resilience and ambition have garnered global admiration.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya has garnered support from President Bola Tinubu and other prominent individuals as he aims to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon.
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Onakoya kicked off his 58-hour attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon on Wednesday, April 17, starting at 10 am in Times Square, New York. According to Tiltify, he is set to wrap up at 8 pm on Friday (US time today).
The existing Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon stands at 56 hours, nine minutes, and 37 seconds, achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway on November 11, 2018.
At the time of this report, the chess maverick had surpassed 30 hours, securing victory in numerous games played along the way.
Reacting to Onakoya’s Guinness World Record attempt, Tinubu simply wrote on X, “Checkmate the world Tunde Onakoya.”
Prof Yemi Osinbajo hosting Tunde in a Chess game
Vice President Kashim Shettima added, “We are not only proud of the ambition of the chess maverick, Tunde Onakoya, in his attempt to break the Guinness World record for playing chess for 58 hours without losing a game, but also of his humanitarian interventions and his representation of Nigeria on the global stage through this game of brilliant minds.
“Mr Onakoya is a symbol of excellence and resilience that distinguishes Nigerians both at home and abroad and we stand with him in spirit as he captivates the world from Times Square, New York City. Go, make history and inscribe our name in gold.”
Former Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, also commended the chess player, sharing a photo of himself engaged in a game of chess with Onakoya.
Tunde Onakoya vs US opponent
“Best of luck in Times Square as you attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Your resilience and spirit inspire us all. Remember your own powerful words: ‘It is possible to do great things from a small place.’
“Let your dynamic energy of Times Square amplify the greatness that you, a proud Nigerian, bring to the chessboard. We’re all behind you –show the world the strength and determination you’re made off! God bless you.”
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, also tweeted, backing Onakoya to set the new record.
“Good luck Tunde Onakoya. We are all rooting for you,” he wrote.
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Equally reacting to Onakoya’s Guinness World Record attempt, the US Mission in Nigeria wrote on its X handle, “Best wishes to @Tunde_OD on his knightly mission to break the world record for the longest chess marathon without losing a game!
“We’re thrilled to cheer him on as he makes history in the heart of Times Square and brings hope to children who dream of a brighter future through education.
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