He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
Nigeria n chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has emerged victorious in his quest to set a new world record for the longest chess marathon.
This achievement shatters the previous record of 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds set by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway in November 2018.Onakoya's record-breaking attempt has garnered immense attention, fueled not only by the ambitious time goal but also by his mission to raise $1 million for underprivileged children worldwide.
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