Overview

• 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.