Duolingo: Owl to e4: Duolingo is teaching chess

Did you know that the word "checkmate" derives from a Persian phrase that translates to "the king is helpless"? That's a fact you can learn from Duolingo -- and soon, you'll be able to use the app to learn how to find a checkmate, too.The company known for its language-learning courses and its memetic owl mascot is expanding with a series of lessons that will introduce newcomers to the world of chess. The 550-year-old game has been enjoying a glow-up of late, and Duolingo wants to be part of the movement.Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.