Overview

• Duolingo's chess course is now in limited beta testing on iOS for English-speaking users, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks.
• The course targets beginner players, addressing a gap in the market by simplifying chess learning for novices.
• Gamified features include short puzzles, mini-matches, and full games against an AI coach named Oscar, which adjusts difficulty based on user performance.
• Chess marks Duolingo's fastest-developed course, conceived in August 2024 and built by November 2024, leveraging advancements in AI technology.
• Future plans include expanding the course to Android and additional languages, with no immediate announcements on other game-based courses.