Overview

• Duolingo's chess course is now available in a limited beta on iOS in English, with broader iOS access expected within weeks.
• The course features bite-sized puzzles, mini-matches, and full games against Duolingo's Oscar character to teach chess fundamentals.
• Designed for beginners, the course aims to make chess more accessible compared to traditional platforms focused on advanced players.
• This marks Duolingo's first new subject since introducing math in 2022 and music in 2023.
• AI advancements helped accelerate the course's development, with plans to expand to Android and other languages in the coming months.