Archives Tag: Chess
Deborah Quickpen: The Young Chess Prodigy
April 19, 2022
Deborah Quickpen, an 11-year-old girl from Bayelsa, Nigeria, has taken the chess world by storm with her exceptional skills and achievements. Despite coming from a humble background, where her parents struggled to pay for her education, Deborah’s talent and dedication have propelled her to become a rising star in the world of chess. Read … Continue reading Deborah Quickpen: The Young Chess Prodigy
Who is Tunde Onakoya?
April 19, 2022
In the heart of New York’s iconic Times Square, a tale of triumph unfolded as Tunde Onakoya hailed as Nigeria’s latest sensation, embarked on a journey destined to etch his name in the annals of history. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the world stage, his odyssey was one of unwavering resilience and … Continue reading Who is Tunde Onakoya?
Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Records for the Longest Undefeated Chess Marathon
April 19, 2022
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya set a new world record for the longest chess game ever played undefeated. This event was not just about playing chess; it was also to help raise money and awareness for educating children in Africa who don’t have many opportunities. Read more about Sports Tunde Onakoya announced his victory … Continue reading Tunde Onakoya Breaks Guinness World Records for the Longest Undefeated Chess Marathon
Tunde Onakoya Sets New GWR with 60-Hour Chess Marathon
April 19, 2022
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya made headlines worldwide on Saturday with his extraordinary achievement: setting a new world record in chess by playing for the longest duration ever recorded! Onakoya shared this incredible news with the world through his official X account, capturing the hearts and attention of enthusiasts everywhere. Read more about Sports … Continue reading Tunde Onakoya Sets New GWR with 60-Hour Chess Marathon
Tunde Onakoya Aims for 58-hour Guinness World Record Marathon
April 19, 2022
Nigerian chess maestro Tunde Onakoya aims to shatter the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, driven by a mission to empower African children with limited educational opportunities. Revealed through his X handle, Tunde plans to engage in a remarkable feat: playing chess uninterrupted and undefeated for a staggering 58 hours. Read more … Continue reading Tunde Onakoya Aims for 58-hour Guinness World Record Marathon
Video of The Week: Tunde Onakoya Defeats 10 Opponents Simultaneously
April 19, 2022
Tunde Onakoya, during the DLD conference, played and won a simultaneous chess match against 10 players, which lasted nearly two hours. This chess exhibition raised enough funds to support the education of 100 children in his academy. Read more about Sports Among his opponents was a former Bulgarian foreign minister and UN Security Council … Continue reading Video of The Week: Tunde Onakoya Defeats 10 Opponents Simultaneously
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Tunde Onakoya
April 19, 2022
Babatunde Onakoya is a 27-years old professional chess player, chess coach, and the founder of Chess in Slums Africa, an initiative that aims to empower young boys and girls in rural areas through chess. Born in Lagos on October 6th, 1994, Tunde is the eldest of the two sons of Mr and Mrs Onakoya. … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: Tunde Onakoya
How An Organisation, Chess In Slums Africa, Is Changing The Narrative For Good
April 19, 2022
When we talk about the game of chess and chess championship as a whole, Africa or even Nigeria rarely comes to mind. Chess games and chess players are often associated with people termed as “geniuses” that comes mostly from Russia, the United States, China and other places in Scandinavia. Also, one is quick to … Continue reading How An Organisation, Chess In Slums Africa, Is Changing The Narrative For Good
Chess Heights Tournament Goes National
April 19, 2022
Chess Heights, a monthly chess tournament held in Lagos, has been upgraded to a national event, according to organizers. Chess Heights is the trade name for the Chess Heights Group, an organization devoted to enhancing the lives of individuals through chess as a driving force for change. The organization was founded in 2006 by Tolulope … Continue reading Chess Heights Tournament Goes National
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Nigerians should appreciate chess, says Tanitoluwa
April 19, 2022
Recall the shrewd Nigerian kid who was all the rave in the media after he won the New York State Chess Championships in his category? Tanitoluwa Adewumi is back on our screens, and this time he has called on all Nigerians to appreciate the game of chess. According to the eight-year-old, the deep level of … Continue reading Nigerians should appreciate chess, says Tanitoluwa
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Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s cultural history is replete with a lot of beautiful innovations that helped our forefathers relax and socialize, regardless of their technological state at the time. One of such marvels that live on today, is the Ayo game — a Yoruba traditional board game, usually played by two people on a semi rectangular wooden board, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Ayo Game Is Named After A Plant
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How to Know the Right Time to Move On
April 19, 2022
I love chess because it is all about strategy; planning your next move while you anticipate your opponent’s next move. Sometimes, I wish life will just be as straightforward as playing chess. You can predict the set of moves your opponent is likely to make and plan your own move based on that (this depends … Continue reading How to Know the Right Time to Move On
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International Participation Expected at Lagos Chess Classics
April 19, 2022
International players will be visiting Nigeria to participate in the Lagos Chess Classics, to hold from 8th to 11th, October at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere. The event is endorsed by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) as a ranking event, and will feature Grand and International Masters from Belarus, Egypt, … Continue reading International Participation Expected at Lagos Chess Classics
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