Tunde Onakoya chess record 2025 LIVE

Chess master Tunde Onakoya is attempting a 70-hour Guinness World Record chess marathon in Times Square. As with his previous record-breaking run, the goal is much bigger than the game itself. Tunde hopes to inspire people around the world and rally support to build the largest free school for homeless children in Nigeria. He’s also extended an open invitation to every chess player in New York City to come and challenge them in Times Square. Preview / Details and schedule

The record attempt starts April 17 and Chessdom will cover the event live at this page (refresh for the latest info, coverage starts soon). The Tunde Onakoya will be part of the FIRST edition of the Chessdom newsletter, that is scheduled to start next week. Signup for free in the form below

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Guinness world record attempt for longest chess marathon coming up this week. Starting April 17 with @Tunde_OD https://t.co/zSaf9lPt0D

— Chessdom (@chessdom) April 14, 2025

11:21, New York

This is it! The record attempt of Tunde Onakoya has begun!

It begins pic.twitter.com/Bo7mHltqL1

— Tunde Onakoya (@Tunde_OD) April 17, 2025

11:00, New York

Here are the main actors of the day, or better said of the next 70 hours, ready on stage – Times Square, New York!

Time for a show! A million dreams! @Tunde_OD and Shawn are ready at Times Square, New York – follow the action https://t.co/8KbuChd62o with live and updates https://t.co/n32DM51DdA

— Chessdom (@chessdom) April 17, 2025

08:25, New York

Tunde Onakoya is ready for the record attempt! Joining Tunde Onakoya on this mission is fellow chess coach and US National Master, Shawn Martinez.

Day 1 https://t.co/VY4ZMRXNzL pic.twitter.com/aWlFwWALh0

— The Gift of Chess (@thegiftofchess) April 17, 2025