The founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has announced that he will attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon without losing a game.
The chess
guru announced his intention on Friday via a post on his X page.
Onakoya
said he would attempt to play several chess games for 58 hours without losing a
single game.
He added
that he hopes to empower illiterate children across Africa through the feat
which will take place at Times Square, New York City, on April 17.
“On the
17th of April 2024, I will attempt to break the Guinness World record for the
longest Chess marathon in the heart of Times Square New York City for 58 hours
without losing a game,” he wrote.
“Doing this
for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to
education. You guys have been rock solid for me through the years. So I need
all of us to come together now more than ever to show the world that the
Nigerian spirit is unwavering and we can do great things from a small place
against all odds.
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