Tunde Onakoya, a chess expert, is still unbeaten after 20 hours of his Guinness World Record attempt.
The Chess in Slum Initiative Africa organiser began his effort on Wednesday, April 17, and has defeated all of his opponents, including Shawn Martinez, New York’s National Chess Master.
So far, the chess master has received $25,240 (more than N29 million) in contributions and remains unbeaten in almost 20 hours.
Internet users show Tunde Onakoya Support@NabelTech said: “Keep the fire burning champ!! I know records are meant to be broken, but Set it so good no one will attempt to break it.”
@RitableP said: “We are all here. “Victory at last. “Boss, chess it out and bring it home.”
@AdventurousAlec said: “Keep it moving Tunde!!! Me and my team just donated for your cause. Much love.”
@DavidSamso11264 said: “You can do it, I join millions to commend you on your quest to beat a Guinness world record of the longest chess marathon to set a new one by playing 58 hours unbeatable in chess and so far your performance has been astounding, we are rooting for you, my best wishes to you Tunde.”
@Drmuzoic said: “Please, I have a question? Does losing any game affect the end result? “Is it the longest game without loss or just the longest game irrespective of if one is winning or losing?”
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