Lichess
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Lichess is the most complete chess experience, with a simple interface that focuses on the game, a massive array of game related tools and a huge, worldwide community.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- F-Droid
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Rating
Average rating of 4.8Alternatives
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- Updated Dec 6, 2022
- 3.86 avg rating
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- 16,757 Stars
- 2,419 Forks
- 1095 Open Issues
- Updated Jun 21, 2025
Comments and Reviews
A superior alternative to Chess.com!
lichess.org is awesome, it's transparent too and there doesn't seem to be any ego's involved. It's just a great platform to have rapid games of chess. You can also analyze, study and play in tournaments.
The mobile app is friggin' awesome too!
I like Lichess because it's a fast, privacy-friendly, sleek, customizable, and open-source platform with an intuitive UI, a high degree of functionality in regards to collaboration, and allows no-sign-up playing. All of which is especially noticeable when compared to Chess.com.
An issue is that platform is way less popular - meaning - when comparing ELOs with people it can be harder to tell what your ELO means to others. This is an unsolvable issue unless Lichess gets more traction. Another issue is the harsh treatment against email aliasing, at the very least allow aliasing after someone inputs an actual email. Other than that, Lichess is probably one of the most user-friendly chess platforms in the world while maintaining a substantial degree of popularity.
Whether you want to play online, solve puzzles, watch live games, or learn from the masters, Lichess is great.
The best chess platform out there. It's 100% free and open source, there are no ads, and the platform offers everything for playing, learning, training, etc. It's available online or as a mobile application, and it's even in F-Droid!
The interface is sleek and responsive. It meets all my expectations and needs. I have no complaints about it at all.
The best chess website on the Web. No ads as a core principle and super fast. The interactive chess lessons and tactics are a godsend as well.
This is THE best online chess app & mobile app you can get!
Unlike its alternative chess.com, Lichess allows you to play lessons for free for as long as you want to play it.
Also it has much better cheat detection which can detect cheats almost instantly and ban you for good.
If you are a serious chess player, consider playing on Lichess if you want most fair experience.