Studies have found chess can help kids improve reading and math skills. But beyond that, they should learn how to play because it’s fun.

My own son began asking to learn how to play chess around Brownscombe’s optimal age of seven or eight. But since I myself didn’t know how to play, I avoided the request for a while.

The course will use mini-games and puzzles to teach you the basics of chess and allow you to play matches against Duolingo’s Oscar character as you progress. This Tweet is currently unavailable.

Chess Grandmaster Tania Sachdev is your guide to the rules and tricks of the game. How does a tricky knight move? How do you protect your queen? Do it better than your opponent and become a winner.

Want to join the 600 million people worldwide who play chess? Duolingo, the popular language learning app known for its gamified short lesson format, announced on Tuesday that it has started early ...

Chess sets have been flying off the shelves, and online chess platforms are seeing record visitor numbers. One great thing about the game is that anyone can play.

Duolingo adds chess to educational offers. Here's what to know about new, free course The new course is Duolingo's first since its music and math courses were released in 2023.

Your guide to getting started with chess, and the New York Times chess puzzle. By Isaac Aronow Chess is an ancient game that traces its roots back to India. Some strategies in today’s top ...