lichess

Discover the joy of chess with the one free/libre open-source online and offline chess game, crafted out of a pure passion for the game. This app is not just free to use; it's also open-source, inviting all chess lovers to engage and enjoy without any barriers.

With an impressive user base of 150,000 daily active players and counting, this application is a thriving hub for chess enthusiasts. Whether you're in the mood for bullet, blitz, classical, or correspondence chess, you can find a game that suits your pace. Dive into the excitement of arena tournaments, challenge other players, or simply follow their progress to keep the competitive spirit alive.

Enhance your skills with detailed game statistics and sharpen your strategies with chess puzzles. The app offers a diverse range of chess variants such as Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King Of The Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, and Racing Kings, all accessible both online and offline. For those looking to improve, the app provides in-depth game analysis with local computer evaluation and server computer analysis complete with move annotations and a game summary.

Explore countless chess openings with the unlimited opening explorer and delve into endgame strategies using the endgame tablebase explorer. You can also engage in offline play against the computer or enjoy a traditional game with a friend using the Over The Board mode. The standalone chess clock offers multiple time settings to cater to your preferences, and the board editor allows you to set up any position you wish to explore.

Available in 80 languages and designed to work seamlessly on both phones and tablets, including landscape mode, this app ensures a versatile and inclusive chess experience. Best of all, it's 100% free, devoid of ads, and proudly open-source, embodying the spirit of community and accessibility.

Just like its web counterpart at lichess.org, this application is released under the GPL v3 license, ensuring it remains free and ad-free forever. The source code for the mobile application is available at GitHub, and for the website and server at lichess.org/source.

What's New in the Latest Version 8.0.0

Last updated on Dec 10, 2022

We are committed to enhancing your chess experience with regular updates that bring new features, improvements, and bug fixes. For detailed release notes and more information, visit lichobile releases.

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