Renowned chess player Tunde Onakoya has launched a remarkable endeavor to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to announce the commencement of the event, captioning it simply as “Game time.”
The marathon is currently in progress at the illustrious Times Square in New York City. It commenced at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, and is slated to conclude at 8 p.m. on April 19. Onakoya’s ambitious goal is to engage in continuous play for an impressive 58 hours without experiencing a single defeat.
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His mission extends beyond personal achievement; Onakoya aims to raise a staggering $1 million to support global chess education initiatives for children. Through this remarkable feat, he not only seeks to etch his name in the annals of chess history but also to make a profound impact on the lives of young enthusiasts worldwide.