It was a quiet but meaningful moment as Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya sat across the board inside the world-famous Louvre Museum, making history as the first Nigerian to play chess in the iconic space.
The achievement adds another layer to Tunde’s growing global recognition, not just as a chess player but as a cultural figure using the game to inspire change. Known for his work in empowering underserved children through chess, he continues to push boundaries, taking a game often seen as quiet and traditional into spaces that carry deep historical and artistic significance.
Playing at the Louvre, a museum that houses some of the most celebrated works in human history, reflects how far his journey has come and how chess can connect different worlds, from the streets of Lagos to the halls of global culture.
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