[Video] The Moment Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya Broke 58-Hour Mark in Marathon Game World Record

Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has reached the 58th hour of his quest to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, demonstrating remarkable endurance and determination. Onakoya's incredible journey, which he has documented on his X account, has piqued the interest of chess fans and followers all over the world.

Onakoya confirmed this on his X account early Saturday morning. Sharing a photo with "record broken" inscribed on it, Onakoya wrote, "We have done it."

"We're pushing to 60 hours, guys. We're not stopping yet. Let's keep going.

"We have a fundraising goal to meet for the education of African children around the world. This is our why - the reason we are doing this.

"Let's demonstrate to the world the incredible power of love. Together, we can make this happen."

Norwegian players Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad set the previous Guinness World Record of 56 hours and 9 minutes in 2018.

Credit: X // Tunde\_OD