The custom chess pieces can be as elaborate or as simple as users want, with Google examples including a cactus, poodle, egg, tennis ball, rubber ducky, cactus, fuzzy pieces, and more, as seen below.

Duolingo adds chess to educational offers. Here's what to know about new, free course The new course is Duolingo's first since its music and math courses were released in 2023.

The 41-year-old software developer said: "She can focus and think more before taking any actions. "Chess is very useful for everyday life. It's teaching her skills which she can use outwith chess.

Chess saw a surge in popularity in 2020 following the release of Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit." The trend spread to TikTok, where creators can gain millions of views with videos about chess.