WATCH LIVE: Chess Champion Tunde Onakoya Embarks on 70-Hour Marathon for Nigerian Children – Can He Break the Record?

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Tunde Onakoya, Nigeria’s chess hero, is making waves globally with his ambitious 70-hour chess marathon in New York City. The grandmaster is not only aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess game but also raising funds for homeless children in Nigeria.

The Mission

Onakoya’s mission is to raise $1 million to build the largest free school for homeless children in Nigeria. “Doing this for the dreams of millions of children across Africa without access to education,” he shared on social media. This isn’t his first Guinness World Record attempt; he set a 60-hour record last year and now aims for 70 hours.

The Marathon

The marathon, which began yesterday, has already seen Onakoya clock over 17 hours of play. He’s joined by fellow chess champion Shawn Martinez and five young talents from the Chess in Slums initiative. The event is live-streamed, allowing people worldwide to witness history in the making.

How to Support

1. Watch the Livestream: Witness history unfold.
2. Spread the Word: Use hashtags #70HoursChessMarathon and #ChessMarathonForChange.
3. Donate: Every contribution helps bring Onakoya’s dream closer to reality.
4. Host a Viewing Party: Invite friends to watch and support.
5. Visit Times Square: Show your support in person and bring snacks to keep the players energized.

Use the hashtags #70HoursChessMarathon and #ChessMarathonForChange to amplify the mission. Let’s rally behind Onakoya’s vision to make a real change through chess.

Let’s support Tunde Onakoya’s incredible endeavor and make a difference in the lives of Nigerian children!