WR Chess has appointed a Nigerian, Tunde Onakoya, first Global Ambassador.

Announcing the appointment, Onakoya said that this new chapter in his life, will take him across continents, promoting chess and impacting lives on a global stage from Africa, Asia, Latin America tour to a world record event in Peru in June.

The CEO of WR Chess, Wadimi Rosenstein, quietly supported the African chess community for four years.

According to Rosenstein, "together I believe we can achieve so much more for the chess world."

He said they have agreed to meet in Paris and travel to Prague for the chess festival. According to him, and for hours, they spoke about a global vision and a legacy for chess development and industrialization across Africa and beyond.

Onakoya stated that one important thing Wadim shares in common with him is that they both came from nothing but chess opened doors they never imagined.

"Now, we want to extend this to the world.

"I am proud to join the WR Chess family. Even more excited for what we will build together, Onakoya declared.