The Words for “Chess” and “Checkmate” Have a Long, Global History
The linguistic history of chess stretches continents and millennia! Here's how the pieces got their names, and all the ways “chess” has changed.| Duolingo Blog
The linguistic history of chess stretches continents and millennia! Here's how the pieces got their names, and all the ways “chess” has changed.| Duolingo Blog
How do we know what’s good or bad in a language? Who decides? Language rules have a lot to do with who’s in charge, and not much to do with grammar!| Duolingo Blog
