Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has achieved another historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian to play against the prestigious Helsinki Chess Club.
Onakoya faced the club’s top titled International Master and held him to a remarkable draw in a highly competitive game.
The feat has been celebrated widely as a significant moment for Nigerian and African chess, further cementing Onakoya’s growing global reputation.
This latest achievement adds to his impressive résumé and inspires a new generation of young Nigerian chess players.