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Chess for Change: Tunde Onakoya to Take On 20 Challengers at Lux Afrique Polo Day

At the world’s largest African polo festival taking place this weekend at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Surrey, England, the Chess in Slums Africa founder will take on 20 players in a high-stakes challenge to raise funds for education across Africa.

The highly anticipated Lux Afrique Polo Day 2025, taking place on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Surrey, England, is set to feature a thrilling philanthropic chess exhibition by Chess in Slums Africa, founded by Chess Master Tunde Onakoya.

In a spectacular display of skill and strategy, Tunde will take on 20 challengers simultaneously at the Bronze section of the event. The winner will walk away with an exquisite handcrafted Adire Neo Chess Set, valued at $600.

This special initiative goes beyond the board — limited-edition Adire Neo Chess Sets will be available for purchase, with 50 per cent of proceeds funding education for underprivileged children across Africa.

Event Highlights:

Live Chess Challenge — Watch Tunde battle 20 opponents at once.
Exclusive Adire Neo Chess Sets — Collectors can own a piece of this initiative while supporting a noble cause.
Philanthropic Impact — Proceeds aid educational opportunities for African children.

For more on the initiative, follow @tunde_onakoya on social media and visit Chess in Slums Africa online. This special collaboration is proudly supported by YourLuxury Africa as media partner.

Lux Afrique Polo Day 2025 — also known as the “Black Ascot” — remains Europe’s premier celebration of African polo, luxury, and culture in its seventh year. This collaboration with YourLuxury Africa amplifies the event’s dedication to showcasing Africa’s cultural brilliance, innovation, and global influence.

Join us for a day of sport, sophistication, and social impact — where every move on the chessboard changes lives.

#LuxAfriquePolo #ChessInSlumsAfrica #PhilanthropyInMotion #BlackAscot #AfricanLuxury

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