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Chess world record set in Times Square

A Nigerian chess champion set a record in Times Square on Friday. Tunde Onakoya is now the world record holder for the longest chess marathon, playing for over 58 hours. The previous record was 56 hours, nine minutes and 37 seconds. Onakoya is hoping the event will raise $1 million for children's education across Africa.
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