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Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Beginner friendly coaching

27K ratings
647 reviews
#102 in top-grossing Board
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Released
July 30, 2018
Updated
October 30, 2026

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Developer

Chess.com
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This app provides personalized chess coaching with interactive lessons and audible guidance. It helps beginners and intermediate players understand strategies, correct mistakes, and learn chess vocabulary. Choose from different coach personalities for a tailored learning experience.

✓Personalized AI coaching
✓Audible explanations
✓50+ interactive lessons
✓Mistake correction
✓Multiple coach personalities
✓Adaptive difficulty
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What users say about Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Reviews of Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.8/5 from 27K App Store ratings. What users like most: well-thought-out app, great teaching tool. Top complaints: incorrect move suggestions, lack of explanations for best moves. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Well-thought-out app
  • 🚀Great teaching tool
  • 🤖Friendly and encouraging AI coach
  • 💡Unique interface and gameplay
  • 🎓Helpful lessons and training
  • 📊Tracks progress and mistakes
  • 🕹️Enjoyable and addictive

Negative things

  • 🐛Incorrect move suggestions
  • 🤔Lack of explanations for best moves
  • 💰Subscription-based model
  • 🤖AI can play suboptimally at times
  • 🔍Limited visibility of captured pieces
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What's New in Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

3.17.0

October 30, 2026

Hello students! Dr. Wolf will now play your favorite opening with you. Go take an opening lesson, and in your next game, Dr. Wolf will play that opening to cement it in your mind. We have also fixed some bugs and made general quality-of-life improvements. Enjoy!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Dr. Wolf Coaching - Yearly

Unlimited in-game coaching, hints and lessons

$49.991 Year
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 102-7

Board games

This game dropped -7 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Free

📈 182+23

Strategy games

This game rose +23 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

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JJohn-047

Perfect app for chess beginners

This is the 1st review i am willingly writing for an app/game because this app is that good. The very first thing i wanna talk about is the course structure. Its well defined. Well crafted for beginners. You get strategies, openings, end games, fundamentals etc. I started my chess journey with this and course structure kept on amazing me due to how complex yet interesting the game of chess is and dr wolf will slowly explain it all. Then the graphics or UI/UX is pleasing to the eyes. I don’t like those weird looking ui/ux available for other chess apps. Other than that you can choose to play music in the background. Slow and mellow music playing while you play chess with dr wolf, its a stress buster at this point. Notes for the developers: could you please add a “mid game” learning chapters? Also it would be great if you add another tab of “puzzles” with one puzzle after the other with player’s ability to choose difficulty of it. That would be a perfect addition to this app. Thank you
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K1Krishna 101

Amazing 10/10

This game might look boring at first but when u play it it gets so addictive there’s no adds as well so it makes it playable. If you sign up for coaching he can teach u helpful tips and tricks. Overall this game is fun and helps develop young brains.
JJimmyBii

Excellent teaching and entertainment app

A great app that has genuinely helped me learn chess and improve my game. I particularly enjoy the lessons and post-game reviews with Mr Wolf.

One suggestion though. When Mr Wolf points out a better or the “right” move during the post-game review, it would be much more helpful if he could also explain why that move is better. Sometimes it’s not obvious, especially to someone still learning. Understanding the reasoning would make the learning experience even more valuable.
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Ddanmic

So good

So refreshing to have an app just focused on what it’s for not spamming ads and micro transactions.

Thank you!
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Freezing or crashing when switching between apps

Bug

Subscription status not syncing across devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

More detailed explanations for suggested moves

Feature

Additional difficulty levels between beginner and expert

Feature

Ability to practice specific openings

Feature

Option to review full game history

Feature

Accessibility features for visually impaired users

Feature

FAQ

Does Dr. Wolf have ads?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. The app offers a free trial of its coaching features before requiring a subscription for continued access.

What are the subscription options for Dr. Wolf?

Dr. Wolf offers monthly and yearly subscription plans for its coaching features. Monthly plans range from $5.99/month with 7 or 14-day free trials, while yearly plans are $39.99/year with a 14-day free trial.

How does Dr. Wolf teach chess?

Dr. Wolf provides step-by-step coaching, points out strategic ideas, and alerts you to mistakes. It offers over 50 interactive lessons and audible explanations for every move, making the learning process comprehensive and engaging.

Can I try Dr. Wolf before subscribing?

Yes, Dr. Wolf offers free coaching for the first 3 games, allowing you to experience its teaching style. Following this, a subscription is required to continue learning with unlimited hints, undos, and access to the full lesson library.

What languages does Dr. Wolf support?

Dr. Wolf is available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and German. This allows a wider audience to benefit from its chess coaching and interactive lessons.

Is Dr. Wolf suitable for absolute beginners?

Yes, Dr. Wolf is designed to be beginner-friendly, starting with foundational concepts and gradually progressing to advanced strategies. The adaptive difficulty level ensures that players are always challenged appropriately.

How often is Dr. Wolf updated?

The latest version of Dr. Wolf is 3.17.0, last updated on October 30, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and feature enhancements.

What devices can I use Dr. Wolf on?

Dr. Wolf is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Its design is optimized for these Apple devices, providing a seamless experience across your iOS ecosystem.