Nigerian, American chess masters stage world-record attempt with 60-hour marathon in NYC
A chess champion and educator took their shot at setting the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for over ...
Praggnanandhaa wins Tata Steel Chess Masters in tie-breakers as Gukesh loses first game as world champion
After losses in Round 13, D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa played out a tie-breaker in the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, with ...
After-school chess program helps keep Philadelphia kids safe while teaching them life skills
PECO-ASAP Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon acts as a safe haven for Philadelphia kids while also teaching them life-long skills.
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Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian breaks chess marathon record
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has broken the record for the longest chess marathon. After playing for 58 consecutive hours he was still at the board. Onakoya hopes to raise $1m (£805,000 ...
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After-school chess program helps keep Philadelphia kids safe while teaching them life skills
At Saint Joseph's University, hundreds of kids gathered on Saturday for the 17th annual PECO-ASAP Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon. It's where Brandon Tran, 16, is learning skills to, not only ...