Duolingo, the app that helps you learn languages, is now teaching chess too! Soon you’ll be able to learn chess the same fun way you learn Spanish or French – with short lessons and games.
Easy Chess Lessons for Everyone in Duolingo
The new chess course makes learning simple:
Start with basic moves like how knights jump in “L” shapes
Solve mini-puzzles to practice checkmating the king
Play short games against Duo the Owl (your chess coach)
“It’s chess made easy,” says a Duolingo teacher. “You can start even if you’ve never played before.” The lessons get harder as you improve, so you’ll always be challenged.
More Than Just Languages
Duolingo already teaches math and music. Now chess is joining the app! The company says:
First they’re testing chess with some iPhone users
In about a month, more people can try it
Android phones will get it later
Could more games come to Duolingo? “Maybe!” says the team. “First we’ll see if people like learning chess this way.”
This could be perfect for:
✔️ Beginners who want to learn chess
✔️ Kids who like Duolingo’s fun style
✔️ Anyone who wants to practice anywhere
The best part? Like all Duolingo courses, the chess lessons will be completely free. Soon you could be learning chess on your bus ride, during lunch, or whenever you have a few free minutes!
Would you try learning chess on Duolingo? The app might make this classic game easier and more fun to learn than ever before.