Chess: Tinubu celebrates Tunde’s new world record

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Mr Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon on Saturday, after playing for 58 hours and winning every match

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This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. He said Mr Tinubu also lauded the reason driving this compelling demonstration of character, which is raising funds for African children to learn and find opportunity through chess.

 

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