TRENDING: Nigeria’s record-chasing Chess master, Tunde Onakoya crosses 16-hour mark

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The 58-hour marathon kicked off on 17 April at 10 am in the heart of New York City's Times Square and is scheduled to conclude on 19 April at 8 pm.

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The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds, set by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway in November 2018.Nigerian dignitaries have rallied behind Onakoya, offering their support and best wishes.Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo shared a photo of himself playing chess with Onakoya and wrote on his X account, “Dear Tunde, best of luck in Times Square… Your resilience and spirit inspire us all.

“@Tunde_OD; Lagos is rooting for you as you attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon at Times Square in the heart of New York. Mr Onakoya faces a gruelling challenge, aiming to play chess continuously for 58 hours without losing a single game. The outcome of this record attempt will unfold in Times Square over the next two days.Before this latest initiative, Mr Onakoya has championed many other initiatives using the game of chess to turn the lives of many young Nigerians around for the better.

 

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