Yiming Zhang didn't grow up playing chess. Like many other people, the Carnegie Mellon University Ph.D. student discovered ...

The chess lessons are a departure, though, by teaching you to play a game instead of a language or academic subject. “Chess is an ideal fit for Duolingo,” Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of ...

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 ...

Duolingo's chess course will be open to learners of all aptitude levels, from complete beginners to those who already know the game, though its primary aim is to capture the interest of new chess ...