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Tunde Onakoya Playing Chess at Times Square New York for Charity

January 23, 2026

Witness a brilliant display of intellect, endurance, and profound philanthropy! In this inspiring YouTube short, Nigerian chess master and education advocate Tunde Onakoya takes to the bustling center of Times Square, New York, to play a grueling, multi-board marathon of chess. He does this all in the name of a phenomenal charitable cause.

Tunde Onakoya is widely recognized as the founder of “Chess in Slums Africa,” an incredible non-profit initiative dedicated to using the game of chess as a framework to empower and educate orphaned and marginalized children in impoverished communities. By playing against multiple opponents simultaneously in one of the most famous locations in the world, he brings massive global awareness to his mission.

The video captures the intense focus and remarkable cognitive abilities required to play consecutive matches against a rotating cast of challengers, some of whom are highly rated players themselves. More than just a game, each move Tunde makes in Times Square represents a move toward providing scholarships, educational materials, and a brighter future for children back in Africa.

Whether you are a chess enthusiast amazed by his simultaneous gameplay, or someone looking for an uplifting story of using personal talent for the greater good, this video is deeply moving. It proves that chess is not just a game of strategy, but a powerful tool for social change and global connection.

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