Raia Rooks Chess Academy @adebisi_awope
Hon. Adebisi Peter Awope. OWNER/CEO: Raia Rooks Chess Club, Raia Rooks Corner Lounge & Raia Rooks Chess Academy🏁 Vice-Chairman Osun State Chess Association raiarookschess.com Ile-ife, Osun, Nigeria Joined January 2022-
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The reigning champion and his contender! Chess is now shifting its focus from one hemisphere to the Orient, its birthplace, where reverence for the game's elegance and regal essence still thrives.
Welcome back to Nigeria, National Master Chess Champion, Tunde Onakoya! It was heartwarming to see Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, warmly welcoming and supporting Tunde. Their camaraderie truly shows the power of unity and support in achieving great feats. 🇳🇬🏆
Congratulations! Tan Zhongyi🇨🇳 secured gold in the Women's Tournament with a strategic draw against Anna Muzychuk in the final round. Holding a full point lead, the draw was enough to earn her the title of the next World Chess Championship Challenger🏆
Gukesh D Makes History in FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024* 🏆 In an exhilarating finish in Toronto, Canada, Gukesh D🇮🇳, at just 17 years old, clinched victory in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024! With a draw against Hikaru Nakamura. Congratulations 🥂
Congratulations to National Tunde Onakoya for breaking the record! 🎉 Thank you for promoting chess and making a difference with #ChessInSlums. Your dedication inspires us all! 🙌 #ChessChampion
In a heartwarming display of patriotism, Nigerian music sensation Davido joined the ranks of chess enthusiasts to support NM Tunde Onakoya's quest for the longest chess games. Davido's presence at Times Square showcased his love for the sport of chess 🥰🏁
Amazing scenes at Times Square as popular song artists, Davido, showed up to support NM Tunde Onakoya's quest for the longest chess games! 🎶 Check out the video to witness this awesome support.
Round 11 of the FIDE Candidates 2024, Santosh Gujrathi Vidit faced off against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Chess isn't just about strategy; it demands unwavering will and determination to maintain 99% accuracy till the end. Despite a valiant effort, Vidit's last-minute blunder had him in
🎶 Nigerians in the USA show their support for NM Tunde Onakoya in Times Square! Watch as they sing along while he plays, adding a heartfelt touch to his Guinness World Record quest. Unity, music, and chess coming together on the streets of NYC! 🇳🇬🗽♟️
From the streets of Nigeria to the heart of New York City, Tunde Onakoya is setting his sights on a Guinness World Record. May your moves be sharp and your mind sharper, Tunde! Warm regards to the ‘GiftofChess’ crew💪🏾🌍
Checkmate! Tunde Onakoya is ready to make history in Times Square. Wishing him endless focus, strategic brilliance, and most importantly, enjoyment in this epic chess journey. Go, Tunde! 🏆 #ChessChallenge #TimesSquare👊🏾👍🏾
Chess isn't just a game; it's a lesson in strategy, patience, and critical thinking. C&S Movement Church, Ayo Ni O, Orisun Ibukun Parish, Ile-Ife, district youth retreat on Good Friday was made even more memorable thanks to the engaging session by Raia Rooks Chess Academy.
Happy Easter Sunday🎊Pictures from day 5: rounds 7&8 of The National Friends Of Chess (NFOC) Tournament, 2024. Gens Una Sumus🥰🏁
Happy Easter Sunday🎊 Pictures from Day 5: rounds 7&8 of The National Friends Of Chess (NFOC) Tournament, 2024🏁
In the final matches of Day 3, Round 6 of NFOC 2024, players showcased their resilience and strategic brilliance across both the Over and Under 2000 rating categories, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the day's play.
Day two of the NFOC , 2024 tournament is in full swing! 🎮 Check out these epic moments captured on camera. Another day, another rounds of intense battles at the NFOC tournament! 🕹️ Swipe to see some highlights from today's matches.
Opening Day Rounds: Feeling the thrill of competition in every move! Day one of the National Friend Of Chess Tournament saw intense battles unfold in the opening rounds. Cheers to all participants for their skill and determination! ♟️💪
Opening Ceremony Excitement: The National Friend Of Chess Tournament, 2024 Classical, commenced today amidst palpable excitement! Nigeria Top players: IM’s FM’s, CM’s, young ones, youths and veterans grace the event with their presence. Let the games begin!
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What started off as the dreams of a few, now represent the dreams of a generation. @Tunde_OD
Powerful visions birth movements that change lives. Today, we welcomed back @Tunde_OD , our chess champion, to Lagos. His journey embodies the spirit of Lagos—resilient, ambitious, and driven to succeed. As we celebrate his achievements, we're inspired by his vision for…
Thanks a lot sir😊🙏
India is exceptionally proud of @DGukesh on becoming the youngest-ever player to win the #FIDECandidates! Gukesh's remarkable achievement at the Candidates in Toronto showcases his extraordinary talent and dedication. His outstanding performance and journey to the top…
Gukesh D Makes History in FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024* 🏆 In an exhilarating finish in Toronto, Canada, Gukesh D🇮🇳, at just 17 years old, clinched victory in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024! With a draw against Hikaru Nakamura. Congratulations 🥂
A few minutes ago @Tunde_OD and the @GiftOfChess reached 50 hours of playing chess straight! They have 8 more hours for world record. 📷 @ALevinChess
Let's show some love to Russell Makofsky, the Mastermind of @thegiftofchess . What a man ! He has engineered a love revolution at the Time Square . Thank you Russ for the incredible support for @Tunde_OD . Repost for Russ. #ChessMarathonForChange #TundeChessMarathon
Heart of a lion @CoachShawnMar
60 Hours for those who dare to dream! 60 Hours for the millions of children who have been told to abandon their dreams! 60 Hours because one person decided that there is no future worth dreaming of that does not include them! It is now #Tunde60HoursofChess @Tunde_OD
As he plays for 58 hrs in Times Square, we humbly ask you to play alongside of him. You can also create fundraising teams across the globe and organize events in your local communities and chess clubs. Our goal is to raise 1 million dollars. We certainly can’t do it alone, but…
As many of you have now seen, @Tunde_OD is preparing to break the Guiness World Record for longest consecutive chess marathon at 58 hrs. He will take on all comers in Times Square, NYC starting April 17th at 10:00 AM. We NEED YOUR HELP…..
We ask you this, join Tunde in his efforts. Not only is he attempting to break the world record, he is giving of himself to raise awareness and support for millions of children globally without access to education.
Tunde believes chess can be a lifeline for these children & through chess, for the 1st time they can see themselves as intelligent, a gateway to many other future life-changing opportunities ahead.
Thank you GM Ramesh for the resource suggestions. I’m sharing them with our Nigeria Chess community on Discord.
Chess book recommendations: Pawn structures: Winning pawn structure by Baburin 1998 Chess Structures by Flores Rios Lessons in Chess Strategy by Valery Beim 2003, Pawn Structures You Should Know DVD by Adrian Mihalchisin Small steps to giant improvement by Shankland…
Deborah Quickpen Marches On!! Sitting pleasantly on 6.5/7 and atop the U2000 standings!
Embracing the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among African chess players at the 13th Africa Games in Ghana! Together, we elevate the game and celebrate excellence. 🌟♟️
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