About lichess • Free Online Chess

Built for the love of chess, this app is open source and free for all.

- 150 000 individual users daily and growing fast.
- Play bullet, blitz, classical, and correspondence chess
- Play in arena tournaments
- Find, follow, challenge players
- See your games stats
- Practice with chess puzzles
- Many variants, available online and offline: Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King Of The Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, Racing Kings
- Game analysis with local computer evaluation
- Server computer analysis with move annotations and game summary
- Unlimited opening explorer
- Endgame tablebase explorer
- Play with offline computer
- Over The Board mode to play offline with a friend
- Standalone chess clock with multiple time settings
- Board editor
- Available in 80 languages
- Designed for both phones and tablets, supporting landscape mode
- 100% free, without ads, and opensource!

Just like https://lichess.org, this application is open source and free software (GPL v3). It is entirely free and without ads, now and forever.

Source code of the mobile application: https://github.com/veloce/lichobile
Source code of the website and server: https://lichess.org/source

Additional lichess • Free Online Chess Information

Latest Version

8.0.0

Uploaded by

lichess.org mobile 1

Requires Android

Android v12

Available on

Get lichess • Free Online Chess on Google Play

Category

GAME_CASUAL

lichess • Free Online Chess FAQ

1. What is Lichess?

Lichess is a free online chess platform that allows users to play chess, learn strategies, and compete in tournaments.

2. Is Lichess really free?

Yes, Lichess is completely free to use and does not charge for any features. It's run by donations.

3. Can I play against my friends on Lichess?

Yes, you can create private games and invite your friends to play against you.

4. What formats of chess does Lichess support?

Lichess supports various formats including classical, rapid, blitz, and bullet chess.

5. Does Lichess have a mobile app?

Yes, Lichess offers a mobile app for both Android and iOS devices.

6. How can I improve my chess skills on Lichess?

You can use Lichess's training features such as puzzles, lessons, and game analysis to improve your skills.

7. Is there an option to play anonymously?

Yes, you can play games without creating an account, allowing for anonymous play.

8. Can I participate in tournaments on Lichess?

Yes, Lichess hosts regular online tournaments that you can join and compete in.

9. Does Lichess provide chess lessons?

Yes, Lichess has a variety of free resources and lessons to help players of all levels learn chess.

10. How can I report a bug or issue on Lichess?

You can report bugs or issues by visiting the support section on the Lichess website.

lichess • Free Online Chess User Reviews

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PawnToQueen
2024-08-23
4
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I encountered a minor bug but the support team was quick to help me out.
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Strategist101
2024-08-30
1
0
The puzzles section is a fantastic way to improve. Highly recommend!
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ChessNovice
2024-09-01
5
0
As a beginner, the lessons have been incredibly helpful. Love this site!
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GamerGal
2024-09-01
1
0
I love the app! It's user-friendly and offers all the features I need.
C
ChessMaster99
2024-09-03
2
0
Lichess has completely changed the way I play chess. The community is great!
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KingOfTheCastle
2024-09-14
4
0
I appreciate that it's free without annoying ads. Well done, Lichess!

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