Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Aims for World Record with 60-Hour Marathon

Tunde Onakoya played 60 consecutive hours of chess in NYC's Times Square, potentially setting a new Guinness World Record.

Onakoya's marathon was part of a fundraising effort for Chess in Slums Africa, a charity he co-founded to promote education.
The current world record stands at 56 hours and 9 minutes, with Onakoya's attempt pending official confirmation.
Onakoya battled food poisoning during the event, relying solely on water for sustenance.
The event drew global attention and praise, including from Nigeria's President, who lauded Onakoya's resilience and ingenuity.
The record attempt also served as a powerful demonstration of the educational and unifying aspects of chess.