Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

Beginner friendly coaching

27K ratings
634 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2018
  • August 21, 2026

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This app provides personalized chess coaching with an AI companion who explains moves, identifies mistakes, and offers interactive lessons. It caters to beginners and intermediate players with a comprehensive curriculum and adaptive difficulty.

Personalized AI coaching
Audible explanations of moves
Over 50 interactive lessons
Mistake correction and analysis
Adaptive difficulty levels
Multiple coach personalities
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What's New in Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf

3.14.0

August 21, 2026

Hello students! Dr. Wolf is back with a new lesson: The Traxler Counterattack! We have also fixed some bugs. Enjoy!

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Subscription plans

Dr. Wolf Coaching - Monthly

Unlimited in-game coaching, hints and lessons

$5.991 Month
14 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$4.99

30 Days of Coaching

Lessons and hints from Dr. Wolf for 30 days

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Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

Limited teaching capabilities

Dr. Wolf is great for teaching chess terminology and identifying whether a move is good or bad, but it doesn’t really explain why. After two years of using the app and playing many tutored games, I still struggle to plan several moves ahead, recognize a developing strategy, or adjust when an opponent deviates from an expected opening or gambit.

The app often tells me what move to make without teaching me how to analyze the position and reach that conclusion independently. As a result, I haven’t progressed beyond a strong beginner level. This lack of meaningful explanation and genuine instruction is the primary reason I chose not to renew my subscription.
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Very good chess tutor!

Too expensive

It should be $5 a year or a one time buy forever

Five stars for sure

I wish the developers would drop some code in to allow us ‘beginners’ to leave ourselves notes. Other than that, it’s spot on.

Français nul

La version française a été traduite de l’anglais par un traducteur automatique et n’a clairement pas été revue. Le mot évêque est utilisé pour nommer le fou et l’on parle de « promouvoir » au lieu de prendre pour ne citer que deux exemples. Du coup, l’application, en plus de causer de la confusion, enseigne des inexactitudes.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Freezing or crashing when switching between apps

Bug

Subscription status not syncing across devices

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

More detailed explanations for suggested moves

Feature

Additional difficulty levels between beginner and expert

Feature

Ability to practice specific openings

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Option to review full game history

Feature

Accessibility features for visually impaired users

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FAQ

What does Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf do?

Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf acts as a personalized AI chess coach. It guides users through interactive lessons, explains strategic concepts, points out mistakes, and offers feedback on every move. The app aims to help users learn the game and improve their strategy.

What are the key features of this chess app?

Key features include personalized coaching with audible explanations, over 50 interactive lessons covering basics to advanced strategies, mistake correction with detailed analysis, adaptive difficulty levels, and a choice of distinct coach personalities. Users also benefit from gradual learning of chess vocabulary and multilingual support.

How much does Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf cost?

The app offers a free trial of 3 games to experience Dr. Wolf's teaching style. To continue learning and access full features like unlimited hints and undos, users can subscribe to Coaching. This subscription model provides ongoing access to the AI coach's guidance.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone interested in learning or improving their chess skills. It is particularly beneficial for chess beginners eager to grasp the fundamentals and intermediate players looking to refine their strategic thinking and win more games.

What languages does the app support?

The app is currently available in English, Spanish, French, and German. While the voice mode is primarily in English, support for other languages in voice mode is planned for future updates.