Get Coached By The Almighty Mittens And Other New Coaches On Chess.com
Hehehehehehehehe! Is it your dream coming true, or is it your worst nightmare? You can now get coached by the most formidable and cutest chess-playing entity in the world: Mittens! Along with the god-like chess-playing kitten, you can also get coached by Dr. Wolf, Sloane, Ruben, and Calvin.
Here's what you need to know about the new coaches:
How To Choose A Coach
You can choose any coach, old or new, by going to your coach settings page. You can also do it by clicking your coach's avatar whenever you see it—on Game Review, Puzzles, or even in Play after a game ends—to open the selection menu. Just select your coach and click the Choose Coach button.
Mittens
Mittens, the destroyer of worlds, is the world's most famous chess-playing feline. The kitten that broke the internet is ready to guide you on a journey of chess enlightenment. The whiskered oracle has cracked the secrets of chess and can see the past, present, and future of every game. With ominous words and deep wisdom, Mittens is here to show us, mere mortals, how the game should be played.
Accept his Truth, and you shall see your rating soar.
Dr. Wolf
Dr. Charles Wolf is a calm, thoughtful teacher who sees chess as both art and discipline. Dressed in his father's navy blue suit and maroon tie, he brings an old-school elegance to every lesson. He teaches with patience and warmth, helping you understand not just what move to play, but why it matters.
Dr. Wolf loves introducing players to the strategy, history, and the quiet poetry of the game. With him, chess is meaningful, structured, and deeply beautiful.
Sloane
Sloane is a former women's world champion from Australia who believes confidence is built move by move. She coaches with precision, poise, and genuine belief in your potential. She celebrates your strong ideas, connects your play to famous games, and encourages you to trust your instincts. Her style is polished yet uplifting.
If you want to grow your skills while building real self-assurance at the board, Sloane is the coach who will raise your standard.
Ruben
Ruben is a battle-tested street chess master who lives for the park tables and open-air competition. He teaches the way he plays—direct, fearless, and full of personality. You'll get sharp humor, honest feedback, and real respect when you earn it. Ruben believes improvement comes from bold ideas and heart.
If you want to sharpen your edge and learn to play with confidence and swagger, grab a seat at his table.
Calvin
Calvin is a teen prodigy who loves teaching and streaming on the side. He is competitive, fast-paced, and always studying new ideas. He will call out your openings, laugh at chaotic positions, and treat every game like a chance to level up together.
With Calvin, learning feels current, energetic, and ambitious. If you want to improve quickly and keep things fun, he is ready to grind with you.
Who is your favorite coach on Chess.com? Let us know in the comments below!
