Lichess

Lichess

Online chess game

485 ratings
448 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 15, 2025
  • July 17, 2026

Features

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About

Play chess online with millions of users, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze games. This free and open-source application offers a comprehensive chess experience for players of all levels, with features for learning and casual play.

โœ“Real-time and correspondence chess
โœ“Arena tournaments
โœ“Chess puzzles
โœ“Game analysis with Stockfish
โœ“Interactive study feature
โœ“Chess clock
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What users say

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What's New in Lichess

0.25.5

July 17, 2026

- Fix correspondence rematch - Fix keyboard closing in chat screen - Show the tournament the game was/is played in - More board settings available when not logged in - Last over the board clock tool time setup is now saved - More improvements and bug fixes

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Charts

Top Free

๐Ÿ“ˆย 82+1

Strategy games

This game rose +1 position in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on August 12, 2026.

User reviews

Free and has better material than chess.com

The materials, including unlimited puzzles, blogs for coaching, the ability to watch grandmasters play, and even insights to your play with targeted weak areas, I can honestly say this is the best chess website ever. The best part is all this is free! Donโ€™t play chess.com when this exists. Lichess indeed is the best.
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Incredible

It's free, and there's a ton of features you won't have any idea how to use or that they exist. What more could you want?

I love that the community has a bunch of resources like specialized puzzles and hey. Free unlimited puzzles. Wow wow.

Even better than before

What an amazing app. So much to offer and no monetization. I wish there were more communities focused on making good free products like this. It was already great, but the most recent app update is so smooth and customizable. Well done.

Notifications

When I was playing a game and my opponent was stalling, I was reviewing my previous moves and it turned out that my opponent played a move and since I was reviewing my moves I ran out of time and lost a game. I would like if the app notifies us when our opponent plays a move. Otherwise this app is really good.
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Terrible app.

If you want to learn how to play chess this is not the app for you. Itโ€™s functional itโ€™s all it is nothing more than that

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Reported Bugs

1 issue

Swipe-to-go-back gesture interferes with piece placement

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Requested Features

3 requests

Name of opening in opening explorer

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Ability to add and subtract additional things on the homepage

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Reset/replay button on puzzles

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FAQ

What is Lichess?

Lichess is a free and open-source online chess platform. It allows users to play real-time or correspondence chess, participate in tournaments, solve puzzles, and analyze their games. The application is powered by volunteers and donations, ensuring it remains completely free for all users.

What are the key features of Lichess?

Key features include playing real-time or correspondence chess, participating in arena tournaments, playing against online bots, solving a wide variety of chess puzzles offline or online, and racing against the clock in Puzzle Storm. Users can also analyze games with Stockfish, use a board editor, study collaboratively, and learn board coordinates.

Is Lichess free to use?

Yes, Lichess is 100% free. It is a free/libre, open-source application that is powered by volunteers and donations. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the application.

What platforms is Lichess available on?

While the description primarily focuses on the online website, the features mentioned like playing over the board with a friend and using a chess clock suggest it is accessible via web browsers. The mention of offline puzzles also implies potential mobile or desktop availability, though specific platforms are not detailed in the provided text.

How can I improve my chess game with Lichess?

You can improve your chess game by playing numerous games against other users or bots, solving a vast array of chess puzzles to sharpen tactical skills, and analyzing your past games using the powerful Stockfish engine. The interactive study feature also allows for collaborative learning and exploration of chess concepts.