A Chess Club & Movement driven by Innovation, Community, and Purpose. A Legacy in the Making.
A dreamer.
Born & raised in Nigeria, Tunde is arguably one of the most sought after speakers and coaches in the international world of chess.
A visionary in philanthropy and luxury chess. Combining his expertise in chess with a commitment to social justice, Tunde currently holds the Guinness World Records for the longest marathon chess game played (64 hours nonstop).
National Chess Master and Founder of Chess in Slums Africa. (CISA) Over 10,000 lives transformed across Africa, advocating for chess as a tool for education, critical thinking and social upliftment.
Welcome to the Tunde Onakoya Chess Club.
DREAMERS COLLECTION
The Dreamers Fila features thoughtful details that blend heritage with contemporary design. The Droplet, a silver-toned cowrie charm, hangs from the crown’s tip as a symbol of identity and movement. A one-size-fits-all design ensures comfort with a firm yet flexible band that adapts to any head shape. Hidden Snappers on each side of the band offer secure wear without disrupting the clean, structured silhouette.
Now available for pre-order.
THE RETREAT
Mind over Matter
Tunde x Bubu
A Chess & Culture Retreat – Hosted by Tunde Onakoya in collaboration with Bubu Ogisi. Where strategy meets soul, and community is the winning move. A curated weekend of chess, music, movement, and mindful conversations hosted by Tunde Onakoya at the serene and stylish Marqi Holiday in Portugal.
September 10th – 14th, 2025
A MISSION TO EMPOWER
Guinness World Record 2025
(64 Hours!)
In April 2025, Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya set a new Guinness World Record by playing chess nonstop for 64 hours in New York City’s Times Square. His goal wasn’t just to break a record, but to raise $1 million for education through his nonprofit, Chess in Slums Africa—supporting free schooling for underprivileged children.
CHESS IN SLUMS
Social Responsibility
Chess in Slums Africa (CISA) is a nonprofit organization aimed at using the noble chess game to help children in slum communities realize their full potential. The game has improved the mindset of children in some of Lagos’ poorest neighbourhoods. ““A lot of the kids weren’t going to school. They were doing menial jobs to support their parents. I just got them together and started teaching them chess,” Onakoya told Olympics.com ahead of World Mental Health Day – October 10.
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