Nigerian chess grasp, Tunde Onakoya, has celebrated his United States counterpart, Shawn Martinez, following the completion of their 60-hour sport to interrupt the Guinness World File for the longest chess marathon.

PUNCH On-line reported {that a} assertion by Onakoya’s basis, Chess in Slums Africa, revealed that the duo, who each maintain the title of Nationwide Masters in chess, performed towards one another all through the problem, and they’re going to each maintain the document title.

In a submit on his X deal with on Saturday, Onakoya lauded Martinez’s position of their success. 

He wrote, “Pricey Shawn, there’s no world document with out you. 

“Collectively, for 60 hours, we confirmed the world what true collaboration means, trumping competitors. 

“We picked one another up throughout robust moments, each mentally and bodily. And you probably did it with a lot grace.”

Onakoya additional expressed his gratitude to Martinez by calling him “brother” and congratulating him on their shared achievement.

He added, “It is a public acknowledgement and gratitude to you, my brother. Congratulations on our shared achievement.” 

The duo broke the document of Norwegian gamers, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who performed for 56 hours, 09 minutes, and 37 seconds in 2018.

Onakoya had revealed that his try was to boost funds and consciousness for offering instructional alternatives to underprivileged kids throughout Africa.

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