Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New World Record with 60-Hour Marathon

Tunde Onakoya played continuously in Times Square, aiming to raise $1 million for children's education in Africa.

Tunde Onakoya surpassed the previous record of 56 hours, setting a new world record by playing chess for 60 hours.
The event took place in Times Square, New York, drawing a large crowd and significant online support.
Onakoya's marathon was also a fundraising event, aiming to raise $1 million for Chess in Slums Africa.
The record attempt has yet to be officially confirmed by the Guinness World Records.
Supporters from around the world, including Nigerian celebrities and politicians, backed Onakoya's cause.