Best Lichess Apps &amp; Games

4.0😊(542 ratings)

Free

#90in Games

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.

What We Love

👍 Great interface
🚀 Smooth performance
💡 Useful resources for learning and analysis

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional UI issues
💡 Room for more customization options

Chess.com - Play and Learn by Chess.com

Online Lessons and Puzzles

Strong Contender

Chessable: Study Chess Smarter

4.8😊(821K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#5in Games

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

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