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Tunde Onakoya Plays Over 50 Hours, Sets Chess Marathon World Record for Children's Education

Apr 20, 2024, 11:31 AM

Tunde Onakoya has successfully set a new world record for the longest chess marathon, playing for over 50 hours in Times Square, New York. With just 5 hours left, he reached his goal, surpassing the previous record with 8 hours to spare. The event, aimed at raising funds for children's education, was supported by donations and endorsements from the public and figures like Coach Shawn Mar. Onakoya's effort was part of a broader mission to raise one million dollars through his non-profit organization, which uses chess as a tool to aid education for underprivileged children.