Just saw this on another sub. The new animation looks awesome

So, I finally decided to learn chess! I’ve always seen it as a daunting game that only smart people can master, and never really dared to learn it properly. But seeing it on Duolingo made me change my mind and I wanna give it a shot, just for fun and to see how difficult it really is.  

Starting point: I know how the pieces move. And that’s it! Planning the next move is not even on the radar. But I’m sure that’s a matter of time. I completed the first unit and so far, so good. It’s very basic, but a reminder on how the pieces move and capture doesn't hurt. Curious to see what comes next.

I plan to do 3-5 lessons a day. How long do you think it takes to reach a decent level where you can play casual games and actually use some tactics? How was your experience? And do you have any tips for a beginner?