Tunde Onakoya, a chess player, coach and Guinness World Record holder, stirred mixed reactions after he announced that he is the first Nigerian to play chess at the Louvre Museum in France, one of the world’s most prestigious museums. 
He added this to his list of achievements, but the claim quickly sparked debate online and drew attention across social media platforms.
A lady tweeted, “Can anyone point me to the accomplishments in this? You played chess by yourself in a museum.” She questioned why he would call it an accomplishment if he simply played chess alone in a museum.
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Many people shared similar reactions. Another tweet read, “Nice outfit; aside from your satisfaction, I don’t see the significance of this.”Others echoed the same sentiment, arguing that the moment held more personal value than public significance.
A tweet also asked if he was confident that he was the first Nigerian to ever sit in that museum to play chess, while he remained confident in his claim.
Supporters, however, defended him. They emphasised the importance of visibility, stating that bringing chess to global venues such as the Louvre Museum helps to raise the game’s profile and inspire young Nigerians. Others praised his consistent efforts to use chess as a tool for social change, particularly among underserved children.
Despite the criticism, many people praised Tunde for his accomplishments and ability to make an impact in his own unique way, demonstrating that success can take various forms depending on perspective.
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