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Longest chess marathon

At 58 hours, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya breaks the longest chess marathon

At 58 hours, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya breaks the longest chess marathon

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has set a new record for the longest chess marathon, playing continuously for 58 hours under the bright lights of New York’s Times Square. Despite the grueling hours, Onakoya remained dedicated to the board. He aims to raise $1 million for charity to benefit chess education for children worldwide. His…

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