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The father of Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, Pa Onakoya, has said that he was never in support of his son playing chess, stating that he never knew that Chess would make him popular. According to him, when Tunde was a child, whenever he saw him playing chess, he would pack everything away because he […]

Chess-in-Slums Founder, Tunde Onakoya, who recently broke the world record for the longest-ever chess marathon, playing for an impressive 60 hours, was warmly welcomed back to Nigeria on Wednesday. He received a warm reception, including singing and dancing, at the airport. Onakoya surpassed the previous record set by Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug […]

The lawmaker representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru, has extended his commendations to 29-year-old chess master and coach, Tunde Onakoya, for his recent global accomplishment. Onakoya, who hails from the Ikorodu Local Government Area of the state, made history by breaking the world record for the longest chess marathon, playing undefeated for 60…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised well-known chess expert, Tunde Onakoya, for achieving a new 60-hour chess marathon milestone. In a statement published on his X account on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu applauded Onakoya for breaking the world chess marathon record in Times Square, New York. He commended Onakoya’s journey from Lagos, Nigeria to international recognition, […]

A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has hailed renowned chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new 60-hour chess marathon world record. She expressed admiration for his achievement and cited a biblical passage, emphasizing the limitless possibilities for those who pursue their dreams. Celebrating him on her X account, she wrote, “And it came […]

The Gift of Chess, a New York-based non-profit organization with the mission of distributing chess sets around the world, has disclosed that Nigerian chess expert Tunde Onakoya experienced severe vomiting and stomach pain on Thursday during his ongoing marathon but did not give up. Onakoya and his United States counterpart, Shawn Martinez, are both attempting to break […]

Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has shown his support for the famous chess expert, Tunde Onakoya, in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. One of those backing Onakoya is Nigerian musician, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, Nigeria’s Consul-General in New […]

Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya and his United States counterpart, Shawn Martinez, are both trying to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The challenge, which has currently exceeded 23 hours, is underway at New York City’s iconic Times Square and is scheduled to end on April 19. Onakoya’s foundation, Chess in […]