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Tunde Onakoya

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a dreamer in endless pursuit of wonder. 📧: [email protected]

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So Hermes flew this Ikorodu boy with his chessboard out to Paris for fashion week(still in awe). A little traumatized from the Louvre shenanigan 💀, but I’ll be sharing some great chess content and the world of fashion and celebrities(I’m curious myself). Stay tuned. 🇳🇬

So Hermes flew this Ikorodu boy with his chessboard out to Paris for fashion week(still in awe). A little traumatized from the Louvre shenanigan 💀, but I’ll be sharing some great chess content and the world of fashion and celebrities(I’m curious myself). Stay tuned. 🇳🇬

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On my way to becoming the first Nigerian man to play chess at the Louvre 🇫🇷 — the world’s largest and most prestigious museum.

On my way to becoming the first Nigerian man to play chess at the Louvre 🇫🇷 — the world’s largest and most prestigious museum.

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Happy Sunday folks

Happy Sunday folks

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Nigeria 🇳🇬 1 - Ghana 0 🇬🇭 Checkmate.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 1 - Ghana 0 🇬🇭 Checkmate.

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On my way to Harvard chess club to beat as many people as I can find. 😎

On my way to Harvard chess club to beat as many people as I can find. 😎

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Me: seriously calculating my moves so I don’t lose. 6-year-old chess prodigy: casually having fun while belting out strong moves😅

Me: seriously calculating my moves so I don’t lose. 6-year-old chess prodigy: casually having fun while belting out strong moves😅

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I’m honored to share that I have been appointed the first Global Ambassador for WR Chess This new chapter will take me across continents, promoting chess and impacting lives on a global stage from Africa, Asia, Latin America tour to a world record event in Peru in June. The CEO of WR Chess Wadim Rosenstein has quietly supported the African chess community for four years. Together I believe we can achieve so much more for the chess world. We agreed to meet in Paris and travel to Prague for the chess festival. And for hours, we spoke about a global vision and a legacy for chess development and industrialization across Africa and beyond. One important thing Wadim and I share in common is we both came from nothing but chess opened doors we never imagined. Now we want to extend this to the world. I am proud to join the WR Chess family. Even more excited for what we will build together. It is possible to do great things from a small place.

I’m honored to share that I have been appointed the first Global Ambassador for WR Chess This new chapter will take me across continents, promoting chess and impacting lives on a global stage from Africa, Asia, Latin America tour to a world record event in Peru in June. The CEO of WR Chess Wadim Rosenstein has quietly supported the African chess community for four years. Together I believe we can achieve so much more for the chess world. We agreed to meet in Paris and travel to Prague for the chess festival. And for hours, we spoke about a global vision and a legacy for chess development and industrialization across Africa and beyond. One important thing Wadim and I share in common is we both came from nothing but chess opened doors we never imagined. Now we want to extend this to the world. I am proud to join the WR Chess family. Even more excited for what we will build together. It is possible to do great things from a small place.

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Delivery fit for today 😎. If you see me in your hood, just say Chess master and I may just have something special for you.

Delivery fit for today 😎. If you see me in your hood, just say Chess master and I may just have something special for you.

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One of my major highlights in Paris was getting to hang out with my dear friend Bree and her husband Nathan, who works at Google. They make it too easy to believe in love haha

One of my major highlights in Paris was getting to hang out with my dear friend Bree and her husband Nathan, who works at Google. They make it too easy to believe in love haha

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Still dressing him up after all these years. Nothing has changed 🤗

Still dressing him up after all these years. Nothing has changed 🤗

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We built a robot that can play chess.

We built a robot that can play chess.

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The kids are 3D printing unique chess pieces at our chess innovation hub. Who wants to buy the finished work?

The kids are 3D printing unique chess pieces at our chess innovation hub. Who wants to buy the finished work?

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Oh the places you’ll go dreamer.

Oh the places you’ll go dreamer.

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That the world may know that greatness can be found even in the most unlikely places. Congratulations Jamiu 🇳🇬🎉

That the world may know that greatness can be found even in the most unlikely places. Congratulations Jamiu 🇳🇬🎉

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Yesterday we started a new project with the homeless children on the streets of Lagos Island(Isale Eko). We’ll be here 9am-3pm everyday till the end of the month. We cannot tell the children that there is no hope. This is day 1❤️

Yesterday we started a new project with the homeless children on the streets of Lagos Island(Isale Eko). We’ll be here 9am-3pm everyday till the end of the month. We cannot tell the children that there is no hope. This is day 1❤️

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So I’ve been thinking… A cultural chess party where everyone shows up in their full cultural attires. We play chess, learn, dance, serve proper Naija food and take fire pictures of people playing chess in their full regalia. We can start in Lagos and take this round the world.

So I’ve been thinking… A cultural chess party where everyone shows up in their full cultural attires. We play chess, learn, dance, serve proper Naija food and take fire pictures of people playing chess in their full regalia. We can start in Lagos and take this round the world.

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Thank you so much for the love and support, we still going strong, 45 HOURS! 🇳🇬 Agbada from Deji & Kola repping the culture. #70HoursofChessWithTunde #ChessForEducation #GWR2025 #DreamersFila

Thank you so much for the love and support, we still going strong, 45 HOURS! 🇳🇬 Agbada from Deji & Kola repping the culture. #70HoursofChessWithTunde #ChessForEducation #GWR2025 #DreamersFila

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First Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre 🇫🇷-The world’s most prestigious museum.

First Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre 🇫🇷-The world’s most prestigious museum.

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It is with great pride that I present to you the very first Nigerian Adire chess board. Each one sells for a million naira(700 dollars). It’s a limited collection of just 100 pieces. 50% of proceeds goes towards charity and I will personally hand deliver to the first 20 people.

It is with great pride that I present to you the very first Nigerian Adire chess board. Each one sells for a million naira(700 dollars). It’s a limited collection of just 100 pieces. 50% of proceeds goes towards charity and I will personally hand deliver to the first 20 people.

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Today is my birthday. It’s the 32nd chapter of my life. Getting old yikes 🫠. It feels like I’ve been here for much longer and have lived many lifetimes in this one wild, delightful existence. Through it all, I remain grateful that I get to change the world through my own eyes, and with a heart that is relentless in its own pursuit of wonder. And I hope I never become too grown to be amazed, that I always find the courage to begin again, and preserve the tenderness to notice the small beautiful things in my ordinary days. The most important lesson I have learnt this year is that good success is to have earned the love and admiration of those who know you best. I have felt that love so deeply today. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful messages. My greatest desire today and always is to leave the world a little more hopeful than I have found it. Happy birthday dreamer, may you never lose your wonder.

Today is my birthday. It’s the 32nd chapter of my life. Getting old yikes 🫠. It feels like I’ve been here for much longer and have lived many lifetimes in this one wild, delightful existence. Through it all, I remain grateful that I get to change the world through my own eyes, and with a heart that is relentless in its own pursuit of wonder. And I hope I never become too grown to be amazed, that I always find the courage to begin again, and preserve the tenderness to notice the small beautiful things in my ordinary days. The most important lesson I have learnt this year is that good success is to have earned the love and admiration of those who know you best. I have felt that love so deeply today. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful messages. My greatest desire today and always is to leave the world a little more hopeful than I have found it. Happy birthday dreamer, may you never lose your wonder.

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It is possible to do great things from a small place❤️

It is possible to do great things from a small place❤️

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I recently designed 50 exclusive chess sets using Adire patterns, and I’m selling each one for 1 million naira(600 dollars) If you buy a set, I’d personally deliver it to you + a free chess lesson/game. Will put half the profit into a fund for building a free school in Nigeria.

I recently designed 50 exclusive chess sets using Adire patterns, and I’m selling each one for 1 million naira(600 dollars) If you buy a set, I’d personally deliver it to you + a free chess lesson/game. Will put half the profit into a fund for building a free school in Nigeria.

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Thank you for inspiring and supporting the kids. Davido 🐐

Thank you for inspiring and supporting the kids. Davido 🐐

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I played against an 8 year old chess prodigy at the Marshall chess club, I managed win right in the nick of time. Boy’s a super fast genius and I’ll clearly be no match for him in a few years.

I played against an 8 year old chess prodigy at the Marshall chess club, I managed win right in the nick of time. Boy’s a super fast genius and I’ll clearly be no match for him in a few years.

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I’m sorry 😔

I’m sorry 😔

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Deeply honored to be recognized in Barcelona, Spain, as the first African to receive the Lideramos Youth Award for Social Impact. I used the moment to share one of my favorite stories of the little hummingbird against the great forest fire.

Deeply honored to be recognized in Barcelona, Spain, as the first African to receive the Lideramos Youth Award for Social Impact. I used the moment to share one of my favorite stories of the little hummingbird against the great forest fire.

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Hi everyone , we need 200 people to adopt a child each by paying 11,000 naira(8 dollars) to get health insurance for 200 children in our academy. This would cover their medical expenses for an entire year and help us save lives❤️ Link to sponsor a child:

Hi everyone , we need 200 people to adopt a child each by paying 11,000 naira(8 dollars) to get health insurance for 200 children in our academy. This would cover their medical expenses for an entire year and help us save lives❤️ Link to sponsor a child:

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Absolutely nothing in the world like a Nigerian wedding 🇳🇬🤍

Absolutely nothing in the world like a Nigerian wedding 🇳🇬🤍

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Opponent resigns🤗 An absolutely mind blowing game from young Ferdinand

Opponent resigns🤗 An absolutely mind blowing game from young Ferdinand

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First Nigerian to play chess at the prestigious Toledo museum in Ohio against Grand master Maurice Ashley-The first black man to ever attain the title of chess grandmaster. In my Agbada of course 😎 🇳🇬. Game ended in a fine tactical draw.

First Nigerian to play chess at the prestigious Toledo museum in Ohio against Grand master Maurice Ashley-The first black man to ever attain the title of chess grandmaster. In my Agbada of course 😎 🇳🇬. Game ended in a fine tactical draw.

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Touchdown Atlanta | Georgia 🇺🇸 🇳🇬 It’s the first day of the rest of our lives❤️

Touchdown Atlanta | Georgia 🇺🇸 🇳🇬 It’s the first day of the rest of our lives❤️

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First Nigerian to hold American chess Grandmaster Alex Lenderman to a draw 🇳🇬. This was an actual fun game in the French defence😎

First Nigerian to hold American chess Grandmaster Alex Lenderman to a draw 🇳🇬. This was an actual fun game in the French defence😎

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The land is green 🇳🇬 🏆

The land is green 🇳🇬 🏆

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I met this incredibly smart 11 year old girl in an IDP camp in Yola, Adamawa who speaks fluent English and has great dreams like all of us. But i worry that if she remains there, she may become another untold story. She has the kind of heart that changes the world❤️

I met this incredibly smart 11 year old girl in an IDP camp in Yola, Adamawa who speaks fluent English and has great dreams like all of us. But i worry that if she remains there, she may become another untold story. She has the kind of heart that changes the world❤️

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The long anticipated rematch after almost a year since our first blitz encounter.

The long anticipated rematch after almost a year since our first blitz encounter.

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Today makes it exactly 2 years since I set out to break a chess world record in Times Square New York. Changed my entire world, helped us build an education centre for children and gave me a life of endless imagination. Happy anniversary,I’m grateful.

Today makes it exactly 2 years since I set out to break a chess world record in Times Square New York. Changed my entire world, helped us build an education centre for children and gave me a life of endless imagination. Happy anniversary,I’m grateful.

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On June 11, 2024, I will be playing a three-hour Chess match against Nigeria’s number one chess prodigy-12 year old Women’s candidate master Deborah Quickpen. She will be representing Nigeria at the FIDE chess World Cup in Georgia next month. I have faced many tough opponents but this will undoubtedly be my hardest match yet. I can categorically say that she is the future of chess in Nigeria!

On June 11, 2024, I will be playing a three-hour Chess match against Nigeria’s number one chess prodigy-12 year old Women’s candidate master Deborah Quickpen. She will be representing Nigeria at the FIDE chess World Cup in Georgia next month. I have faced many tough opponents but this will undoubtedly be my hardest match yet. I can categorically say that she is the future of chess in Nigeria!

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