Master Chess with Duolingo: Gamified Lessons for a Strategic Mind

Sunday, May 25, 2025

Master Chess with Duolingo: Gamified Lessons for a Strategic Mind

Master Chess with Duolingo: Gamified Lessons for a Strategic Mind

Duolingo now teaches chess! Learn opening moves, smart strategies, and key concepts in the same addictive, gamified style that made it a language-learning powerhouse.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

May 25, 2025

What do knights, pawns, and bishops have in common with Duo the owl?

Here's a Cool Tip hint: They all live in the same app.

If you ever wished chess felt as fun and approachable as a mobile game, Duolingo has answered your call.

What Is Duolingo Chess?

Duolingo Chess is a new course currently rolling out to iOS users that teaches chess fundamentals through short, engaging lessons.

The course is structured similarly to Duolingo’s language modules, starting with basic piece movements and progressing to strategic concepts like checkmate patterns and tactical puzzles.

You’ll meet Oscar, your in-app chess coach, who guides you through the gamified learning experience—think XP points, streaks, and hearts.

The goal?

Make chess accessible and bite-sized for casual learners, kids, educators, and busy professionals.

What You'll Gain

Learn the basics of chess without feeling overwhelmed.
Strengthen your logic and problem-solving skills.
Enjoy a game-based approach to learning strategy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

iOS

Here's how to do it.

Open the Duolingo app (iOS) and make sure it’s updated to the latest version.
Tap the Book icon to explore all available courses.
Look for “Chess” under new subjects.
Start your first unit on piece identification and movement.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Friendly, non-intimidating approach to chess.
Great for beginners and casual learners.
Keeps motivation high through gamification.

Cons:

May feel too slow for experienced players.
Limited depth in advanced strategies (at launch).
Realistically, a beginner can go from knowing nothing about chess to confidently playing a full game within a couple of weeks.
However, players who want tournament-level skills will likely need to supplement with Chess.com or a coach.

Feature Access

Currently in beta and rolling out to iOS users.
Android and other platforms expected later in 2025.
Free to use with optional in-app purchases for faster progress.

Key Takeaways

Duolingo Chess offers a unique, fun, and practical way to pick up a timeless skill.

Whether you're an educator, lifelong learner, or strategist-in-training, it's never been easier to learn chess.

Try It Yourself

Download the Duolingo app and tap "Courses" to find the new chess module.

Start today and let us know what you think!

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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Master Chess with Duolingo: Gamified Lessons for a Strategic Mind

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