Tunde Onakoya started his second attempt at a chess world record at New York's Times Square yesterday. The Nigerian chess player wants to keep playing for 70 hours without losing any games. Fans gathered around him, cheering as he began this challenge. His team shared a video of the exciting start on social media.
This attempt comes exactly one year after his previous record try. Last April, Onakoya finished a 60-hour chess marathon with American chess master Shawn Martinez. But Guinness World Records never confirmed his achievement. Instead, they gave the title to two Norwegian players, Odin Blikra Vea and Askild Bryn, who played for just over 61 hours.
Onakoya leads Chess in Slums Africa, which teaches chess to children living in poor areas. His new record attempt has drawn attention from chess fans worldwide. Many people hope he succeeds this time and receives official recognition. The marathon continues through the weekend in the heart of Manhattan.
This attempt comes exactly one year after his previous record try. Last April, Onakoya finished a 60-hour chess marathon with American chess master Shawn Martinez. But Guinness World Records never confirmed his achievement. Instead, they gave the title to two Norwegian players, Odin Blikra Vea and Askild Bryn, who played for just over 61 hours.
Onakoya leads Chess in Slums Africa, which teaches chess to children living in poor areas. His new record attempt has drawn attention from chess fans worldwide. Many people hope he succeeds this time and receives official recognition. The marathon continues through the weekend in the heart of Manhattan.
