Duolingo’s next move is teaching chess

Duolingo, the world’s most popular learning app, is adding a new subject to its curriculum: Chess. Now in early testing, the Chess course marks the company’s first new subject since launching Music and Math in 2023 and brings one of the oldest games into the world of bite-sized, gamified learning. Yep, the app that brought you language, math, and music now takes on pawns, puzzles, and full-on gameplay. With Duolingo’s Chess course, learners can start from square one, learning how each piece moves, how to spot tactical patterns, and how to build a winning strategy. Most lessons focus on solving short puzzles to sharpen your thinking, and learners can apply what they’ve learned in fast-paced “mini-matches” or full games against the in-app chess coach, Oscar, one of Duolingo’s beloved characters. Chess is Duolingo’s first new game/app since 2023. While many chess platforms cater to those who already know the rules and logic, Duolingo’s course is built for anyone who’s ever been curio ... Read full article.