Learn Chess with Dr. Wolf 4+

Best learning app out(Gameplay and Lessons)

This app is by far the best chess learning app out there. (Both learning in Gameplay and Lessons)It has all the necessary factors to learn, you not only are told what is best you shown why and given the option to either take back your mistake and learn why it was a bad move OR unlike other apps it gives you the opportunity to stay with your mistake and continue the game and be proven it was a mistake. But before you begin playing you can take lessons. And these lessons start from square one ( no pun intended) from the movement of the pieces all the way through opening strategy, closing strategy, different ways to play and much much more. There are few apps I actually renew after my trial. THIS is one game I will. Oh and the Drs voice is very soothing lol. Makes the game very fun. Bravo to the designers! Ty for the awesome game. P.s. chess masters out there..stop complaining it’s too easy it’s a learning game. “Learning” is in the game title.

“Expert” level not expert enough.

Dr. Wolf at expert level is no more than a version of the advanced level that makes almost just as many mistakes, albeit less embarrassing ones. When I launch a legitimate attack on “expert” Dr. Wolf, he often makes ridiculous blunders that beckons checkmate in less than 5 moves, leaving me feeling snubbed by the end. There are obviously somewhat educational purposes to his sudden weaknesses, but a difficulty level named as it is should be a platform where highly advanced players can feel consistently challenged. I believe having a more formidable opponent that can still act as a guide through more complicated variations retains more educational value than an opponent who plays with enticing inaccuracy. The latter is, after all, not an ideal role model for the more perceptive amateurs. Also, the concept of “strong moves” are based on very short-sighted standards, evaluating my moves just in light of incidental guiding principles and not the overall strategy of the game. Not expert teaching, I guess. If the nature of the app’s chess advice would be more refined and flexible, this app would become more competitive. And if learning opportunities and consistency of computer strength could be reconciled in an exceptional way, this app would become my favorite for chess.

Ответ разработчика ,

Thank you for the detailed feedback!

Wonderful teaching game, but...

This app is fantastic, but I feel I can’t give it 5 stars for two reasons. If a future update fixes these, then I’ll happily change my review. First, when asking for a hint on what to do, it doesn’t often say why we should move this piece there, and it isn’t always apparent (though he might explain why he moved a certain piece or congratulate you on finding an attacking or defensive position).

The second is that the level difference between “Advanced” and “Expert” is astronomical. I can easily win against Dr. Wolf’s advanced-level games, but the expert level demolishes me every single time. I’m not suggesting to make the app easier; however, adding more levels after advanced and before expert would be a great addition. Being stuck at a level that I can beat over and over provides a steeper learning curve when the next one is near impossible for my skill level. I’m not sure if I’m the only one with this issue, but for my own personal benefit after buying the pro version (definitely recommend), I wish it had this feature. Note: I have not also tried out other teachers yet, was hoping to beat Dr. Wolf first.

Ответ разработчика ,

Thank you so much for your in-depth feedback! We'll share this with our development team. If you have any other feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at drwolf@chess.com.