Jul 16

Katherine Wise

11 chess terms every beginner needs to know

Don’t let these terms trip you up during your next chess match!

Illustration of Duolingo character Oscar bending down to pick up a queen chess piece with both hands.

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11 chess terms every beginner needs to know

Don’t let these terms trip you up during your next chess match!

Illustration of Duolingo character Oscar bending down to pick up a queen chess piece with both hands.

Illustration of Duo the owl with a king chess piece on his head. The title above is “Queen’s Gambit.”

Jun 30 Katherine Wise

Chess openings: What is the Queen’s Gambit?

Illustration of Duo the owl triumphantly holding up a bishop chess piece. The title above is “London System.”

Jun 30 Katherine Wise

Chess openings: What is the London System?

Illustration of Duo the owl pointing at a blackboard. The title above is “Italian Game.”

Jun 30 Katherine Wise

Chess openings: What is the Italian Game?

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