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Chess.com integrates ElevenLabs voice into Dr. Wolf chess learning app

Dr. Wolf, Chess.com's interactive virtual chess teacher, offered only text commentary with no audio component, making it difficult for younger users who struggled to read while also watching the board.

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Stage 1 · User review identifies gap
A user review requesting voice for Dr. Wolf identified the absence of an audio component as a barrier for younger learners.
Tools used
ElevenLabs
Outcome

After integrating ElevenLabs' voice via API, user response was overwhelmingly positive — learners reported ideas sink in more when eyes stay on the board, and the product manager described the voice as having transformed the app.

Source

https://elevenlabs.io/blog/chess-dot-com

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