Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has embarked on an extraordinary challenge to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, and he’s making remarkable progress. Onakoya’s ambitious quest involves a 58-hour chess marathon, which began on April 17 at 10 am in the heart of New York City’s Times Square and is set to conclude on April 19 at 8 pm.
As of Thursday morning, Onakoya shared an update on his progress via his social media account, announcing that he has surpassed the 16-hour mark, with 42 hours still ahead of him. His determination is unwavering as he aims to achieve his target without stopping until he reaches the 58-hour milestone.
On April 5th, Onakoya initially announced his attempt, revealing his motivation behind the challenge: “Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education,” he posted.
The current Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway in November 2018. Onakoya is determined to surpass this record and inspire others, especially young Africans, with his remarkable feat.
