Nigerian chess grasp, Tunde Onakoya, is making headlines as he continues the formidable problem to interrupt the Guinness World File for the longest unbeaten chess marathon.
With a goal of 58 hours, Onakoya is decided to make a distinction within the lives of tens of millions of kids internationally
As of Thursday night, he has already crossed the 24-hour mark, taking part in 60 video games undefeated together with his companion, CoachShawnMar.
Regardless of feeling fatigued, Onakoya stays resolute, stating;
“It’s formally 1 full day of taking part in steady chess in our try to interrupt the
@GWR for longest chess marathon. @CoachShawnMar and I’ve performed 60 video games and the fatigue is of course setting in. However one factor we is not going to do is cease.
“We’ll increase 1,000,000 {dollars} and convey the present of chess to kids internationally. Your assist is required now, greater than ever.”
It is formally 1 full day of taking part in continous chess in our try to interrupt the @GWR for longest chess marathon. @CoachShawnMar and I’ve performed 60 video games and the fatique is of course setting in. However one factor we is not going to do is cease.
We’ll increase 1,000,000 {dollars} and convey… pic.twitter.com/A1LD07Caar
— Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD) April 18, 2024
File to beat
The present document stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, set by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway in November 2018.
Onakoya is decided to surpass this document, fueled by his ardour for empowering kids via training.
Onakoya’s initiative has garnered assist from Nigerian dignitaries, together with former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Onakoya on Thursday additionally revealed the assist from Nigeria’s Consul-Basic in New York Metropolis and his group.
He wrote: Ambassador Peter Lot Egopija, Nigeria’s Consul-Basic in New York Metropolis, and his group dropped by Instances Sq. to indicate their assist for our world document try.
Ambassador Peter Lot Egopija, Nigeria’s Consul-Basic in New York Metropolis, and his group dropped by Instances Sq. to indicate their assist for our world document try.#ChessMarathonForChange#Tunde58hoursOfChess pic.twitter.com/IrGm5BY61l
— Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD) April 18, 2024
Onakoya’s Chess in Slums venture has already made a major impression, offering alternatives for younger individuals in marginalised areas.
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As Onakoya continues his marathon, the world watches with bated breath.
Will he achieve breaking the document and making a distinction within the lives of tens of millions?
The end result will likely be revealed on 19 April at 8 p.m. when the Nigerian chess grasp by calculation would have reached the 58-hour mark.
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