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lichess • Online Chess

lichess • Online Chess

by LICHESS.ORG

2.1K ratings
397 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 18 Mar 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 4, 2015
  • December 6, 2022

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About

Play chess online or offline with a vast community. Engage in various game modes, tournaments, and practice with puzzles. Explore numerous chess variants and analyze your games with powerful tools.

✓Online and offline play
✓Multiple chess variants
✓Arena tournaments
✓Chess puzzles
✓Game analysis
✓Over The Board mode
✓Standalone chess clock
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of lichess. Based on 2.1K reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth gameplay
  • 🔓No ads or subscriptions
  • 💡Unlimited puzzles and analysis
  • 👍Great community and features

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and glitches
  • ⚠️Cheating and bot issues
  • 🔍Difficult to report players
  • 🕰️Lag and connection problems
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What's New in lichess

8.0.0

December 6, 2022

What's changed: - Fix timeline XSS by @jas14 - Disable back button on game while playing by @veloce - Update to capacitor 4.0 by @veloce

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User reviews

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Defamers and Slanderers

I’ve never cheated at a game in my life. I’m only ranked around 1200 ffs. Yet these moderators accuse me of using outside help?? Idiots.
The_Room_JunkieThe_Room_Junkie

Analysis not working

Hope to change this when bug is fixed
Vivi1312pVivi1312p

The best online chess

It’s free, open source, has good matchmaking, no ads. Hands down the best chess client.
Ben18593829Ben18593829

Please fix bug

Best chess app but now there’s a bug where the analysis and opening explorer won’t work
Mellamo69Mellamo69

Cheating and bots

Used to be a good app, but moderators don’t take cheating seriously and ignore patterns of cheating
Love it brooLove it broo
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Developer apps

Lichess
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Pieces not responding to touch input

Bug

Incorrect move registrations and time loss

Bug

Notifications not working as expected

Bug

Crashes and freezes when switching between games

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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved mobile UI and usability

Feature

Ability to create and save custom studies

Feature

Better notification system for correspondence games

Feature

Separate display for Elo rating and performance

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FAQ

What can I do with this chess app?

This app allows you to play chess online against users worldwide in various time controls like bullet, blitz, and classical. You can also participate in arena tournaments, practice with chess puzzles, and play against an offline computer. It supports numerous chess variants and offers game analysis tools.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is 100% free, without ads, and is open source. The developers are committed to keeping it free for all users, reflecting their philosophy of respecting user freedom.

What chess variants are available?

The app supports a wide array of chess variants including Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King Of The Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, and Racing Kings. These variants can be played online and some are available offline.

Can I play chess offline with a friend?

Yes, the app features an 'Over The Board' mode specifically designed for playing offline with a friend. It also includes a standalone chess clock with multiple time settings for your games.

How does the game analysis feature work?

The app provides game analysis with local computer evaluation, allowing you to review your games. For deeper insights, server computer analysis is also available, offering move annotations and a game summary.