In a bid to make history, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, is gearing up for an extraordinary challenge in the heart of New York City’s iconic Times Square. His mission: to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, aiming to play chess for an astonishing 58 consecutive hours without a single defeat.
The current record for the longest chess marathon stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds. This remarkable feat was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, both hailing from Norway, in Haugesund, Norway, on November 11, 2018.
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Onakoya’s ambitious endeavor is not only a personal test of endurance but also a platform to showcase the power of chess as a tool for empowerment and social change. As the founder of Chess in Slums Africa, he has dedicated himself to bringing the game of chess to underprivileged communities, using it as a means to foster critical thinking skills, discipline, and resilience among youth facing socio-economic challenges.
Scheduled to take place in the bustling streets of Times Square, Onakoya’s record-breaking attempt promises to captivate audiences worldwide, inspiring individuals to push the boundaries of human potential and embrace the transformative power of chess.
Stay tuned as Tunde Onakoya embarks on this extraordinary journey, poised to make history and leave an indelible mark on the global chess community.