Nigerian Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, on April 17, began his attempt to set a 58-hour chess marathon record.
The founder of Chess in Slums received well wishes from President Tinubu, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Sanwo-Olu and numerous other Nigerians.
Here are 9 things to know about Tunde Onakoya’s 58-Hour Chess Marathon:
1. Commencing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, the marathon is set to end at 8 p.m. on April 19.
2. Onakoya’s goal is to play without interruption for 58 hours, aiming to avoid any defeats.
3. The marathon is presently in progress at the renowned Times Square in New York City.
4. The existing record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds.
7. Onakoya is appealing to 1,000 donors to contribute and assist him in achieving the $1 million target during this 58-hour chess marathon.
8. Currently, the record holders for the longest chess marathon are Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad from Norway, who played for 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds.
9. As of the time of reporting Onakoya has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon.