Guinness World Record for Longest Chess Marathon

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A Nigerian man sets a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon by playing for nearly five straight days in Times Square, New York City.

Key Points

  • Tunde Onakoya played for 60 hours straight to set the record
  • He hopes to raise $1 million for children's education in Africa
  • Onakoya is the founder of Chess in Slums Africa

Pros

  • Setting a new Guinness World Record
  • Raising money for children's education in Africa
  • Promoting the game of chess

Cons

  • Physical toll of playing for almost five days straight