That was a long game.

Tunde Onakoya is a Nigerian chess champion. He works to support children and their education. He played chess for 60 hours to raise money. (AP/Yuki Iwamura)
Mr. Onakoya waits while his opponent makes a move. He plays chess in Times Square in New York City. (AP/Yuki Iwamura)
Mr. Onakoya moves one of his pieces across the board. (AP/Yuki Iwamura)
Mr. Onakoya looks tired. Could you play a board game for 60 hours? (AP/Yuki Iwamura)
People often gather in Times Square. Have you ever been to New York City? (AP/Yuki Iwamura)

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Mr. O. started a chess game. He kept playing for 2 and a half days! He wanted to raise money to help kids.

He also set a new world record. Check mate!

Pray: Thank God for people who help children learn games and go to school.

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Tunde Onakoya is 29. He is a chess champion from Nigeria. He played chess against U.S. champion Shawn Martinez in April. The game lasted 60 hours! They took five-minute breaks each hour. Mr. Onakoya snacked on Nigerian jollof rice. The two set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess game. He raised more than $165,000 dollars. He founded Chess in Slums in 2018. He teaches kids how to play the game. He also helps students pay for school.

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have.” (Hebrews 13:16)