Guinness World Record: Tunde Onakoya clocks 16 hours, remains undefeated

Tunde Onakoya, a popular chess master, has clocked in 16 hours and is unbeaten as he attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, which is an astonishing 58 hours.

The event began on Wednesday, April 17, and will finish on April 19, attracting both chess lovers and onlookers.

Among his remarkable accomplishments is a victory over New York’s own National Chess Master, Shawn Martinez, in a highly anticipated match.

16 hours in, 42 to go. 🙏🏾
There’s no stopping till will hit our target.https://t.co/hCAAlGMBJA#ChessMarathonForChange https://t.co/VznpIMlJbi pic.twitter.com/PrjMI817Af

— Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD) April 18, 2024

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