Browsing: Tunde Onakoya

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 […]

In an additional detail about his health, Tunde Onakoya, the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest chess marathon, has revealed that he “sneezed blood and coughed violently” and nearly canceled his attempt to break the 58-hour Guinness World Record for the longest unbroken chess marathon, The PUNCH reports. Onakoya’s quest to break the 58-hour Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess […]

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 […]

Tunde Onakoya, the current Guinness World Record holder for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, has confirmed that he suffered food poisoning during his record-breaking chess marathon campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onakoya’s 58-hour quest to break the Guinness World record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon began Wednesday, April 17 at 10am in Times Square, […]

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…

People quickly sent in their respects on Saturday when well-known Nigerian chess expert, Tunde Onakoya, achieved a new 60-hour Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess game at Times Square, New York, as reported by Sunday PUNCH. Onakoya took on this lengthy session in the hope of raising $1m for the education of underprivileged children across Africa with the record attempt. The […]

Nigerian chess expert, Tunde Onakoya, has praised his counterpart from the United States, Shawn Martinez, after completing their 60-hour game to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. PUNCH Online reported that a statement by Onakoya’s foundation, Chess in Slums Africa, disclosed that the pair, both National […]

President Bola Tinubu has commended Chess maestro, Tunde Onakoya, on setting a new world chess record. Tinubu thanked Onakoya for “sounding the gong of Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity at the square of global acclaim”. The Presidency said in a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Saturday. The statement is titled ‘President […]

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 […]