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| CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:08pm On Apr 19 |
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya continues his ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest undefeated chess marathon. SOURCE https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:09pm On Apr 19 |
The existing Chess Marathon record is 56 hours 9 minutes and 37 seconds which was set by Nowe Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad of Norway on 11 November 2018. https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:10pm On Apr 19 |
Onakoya’s 58 hour attempt, currently underway in New York City’s iconic Times Square, started 10am on Wednesday 17 April and is scheduled to end 8pm on Friday 19 April 2024. https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:13pm On Apr 19 |
As of Thursday evening, he has already surpassed the 24-hour mark, having played 60 unbeaten games along with his partner, CoachShawnMar. https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:14pm On Apr 19 |
Onakoya’s endeavour to break the current record is fuelled by his passion for empowering children through education. https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:15pm On Apr 19 |
His marathon chess initiative has garnered support from many Nigerian dignitaries that include former Vice President Professor Olúyẹmí Olúlékè Ọṣìnbàjò and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:55pm On Apr 19 |
Onakoya’s Chess in Slums project has already made a significant impact, providing opportunities for many young people in marginalised areas. https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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| Re: CHESS MARATHON ATTEMPT: Onakoya Still Undefeated After 24 Hours by NaijaphiliaBlog: 12:56pm On Apr 19 |
As Onakoya continues his shot at surpassing the chess marathon record, the world watches with keen interest. The final outcome will be revealed by 8pm on Friday 19 April, when the Nigerian chess supremo would have reached the 58-hour mark. SOURCE https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/04/19/chess-marathon-attempt-onakoya-still-undefeated-after-24-hours/
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