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Duolingo's Chess Course Strategy
- Duolingo's new chess course targets beginners and intermediate players with gamified lessons and interactive puzzles.
- It aims to fill a market gap where existing chess tools focus mostly on advanced users.
Potential Combined Learning Approach
- Duolingo's non-language courses may eventually integrate language learning, such as combining chess lessons with learning Russian.
- This could enhance learning by teaching multiple skills simultaneously.
Adaptive Learning Placement Needed
- Duolingo plans to place chess learners at their skill level to avoid repeating basics unnecessarily.
- Adaptive learning through testing could optimize progress, focusing on user's weaknesses and strengths.