A Chess Movement driven by Innovation, Community, and Purpose. A Legacy in the Making.
TUNDE ONAKOYA
About
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 (60 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.
A MISSION TO EMPOWER
TOCC
TOCC (Tunde Onakoya Chess Club) is a movement at the
intersection of education, excellence, and equity through
chess.
Founded by Tunde Onakoya to nurture talent, discipline, and
global opportunities for youth from underrepresented
communities.
TOCC builds on the success of Chess in Slums but expands
the vision to a global club network, talent pipeline, and media
platform.
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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