Founder of Chess in Slums Africa and Guinness world record holder, Tunde Onakoya will lock horns against Vice President of the Nigeria Chess Federation, Adewole Adeyinka in a Chess cage match on Friday, January 10.
The highly anticipated showdown is set to unfold at the renowned Chess in Slums innovation hub, located in the heart of Lagos, where the winner will claim a lucrative prize of one million Naira, further solidifying their reputation as a chess mastermind.
Tunde Onakoya is renowned for shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous chess play in April 2024, enduring an astonishing 60-hour marathon while defeating several opponents.
Beyond his record-breaking achievement, Onakoya’s remarkable feat was also driven by a philanthropic mission: to generate $1 million in support of chess education initiatives benefiting disadvantaged children worldwide, with a special focus on African communities.
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His impressive feat at the iconic Times Square in New York City drew enthusiastic support from a diverse crowd, including renowned Nigerian musicians Davido and Adekunle Gold, as well as high-profile well-wishers, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who offered words of encouragement throughout his record-breaking attempt.
Asides from breaking records, Tunde Onakoya is also renowned for his charitable contributions to poor communities across Nigeria and Africa. He is the founder of the Chess in Slums, Africa, an organization which aims to use chess as a tool for social change and cognitive development.
The highly anticipated event at Lagos thus promises to be an electrifying spectacle, bringing together chess enthusiasts, spectators, and supporters, all eager to witness the battle of wits between Tunde Onakoya and Chess Master Adewole Adeyinka.
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