Dr. Wolf
An AI that plays with you and explains every move.
Free · from $5.99/moiOSAndroid 4.7 (98,000 reviews)
Dr. Wolf at a glance
| Price | Free · from $5.99/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Best for | Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800) |
| Publisher | Chess.com, LLC |
| Website | chess.com |
| Launched | 2018 |
| Last reviewed |
About Dr. Wolf
Dr. Wolf is an AI chess coach that plays against you at your level and narrates its thinking as you go. Rather than evaluating your game post-hoc, it coaches mid-game - ideal for beginners and developing intermediates who want running commentary to internalize concepts.
Pros
- Mid-game narration helps concepts stick
- Adaptive difficulty - rarely crushes you or lets you win easily
- Good mobile UX
Cons
- No online play vs humans
- Free tier is limited after a few games
- No web version
Features
Play botsAI coachVideo lessonsTactics puzzles
Pricing
- Monthly$5.99 /month
- Annual$39.99 /year
- Family Annual$49.99 /year
Free for the first 3 coached games.
Best for
Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800)
Languages: EN