Discover the joy of chess with the one and only free/libre open-source chess game, designed with passion and available both online and offline. This app, crafted for chess enthusiasts, is not only open source but also completely free for everyone to enjoy.
Boasting an impressive community of 150,000 daily users and growing rapidly, this platform offers a variety of chess experiences. Whether you prefer the fast-paced thrill of bullet and blitz chess, the strategic depth of classical games, or the thoughtful pace of correspondence chess, this app has you covered. Dive into the excitement of arena tournaments, connect with the community by finding, following, and challenging players, and keep track of your progress with detailed game statistics.
Sharpen your skills with chess puzzles and explore a wide range of chess variants, including Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King Of The Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, and Racing Kings, all playable both online and offline. Enhance your game with in-depth game analysis using local computer evaluation, and take advantage of server-based computer analysis for detailed move annotations and game summaries.
With an unlimited opening explorer and endgame tablebase explorer, you have all the tools you need to master the game. Challenge the offline computer or play with a friend using the Over The Board mode. The app also features a standalone chess clock with multiple time settings and a board editor for creating your own setups.
Available in 80 languages and designed for both phones and tablets, this app supports landscape mode for an optimal gaming experience. Best of all, it's 100% free, without any ads, and proudly open source.
Just like lichess.org, this application is open source and free software under the GPL v3 license, ensuring it remains free and ad-free, now and forever.
Explore the source code of the mobile application at GitHub and the website and server at lichess.org/source.
What's New in the Latest Version 8.0.0
Last updated on Dec 10, 2022, this application is continually enhanced with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. For detailed release versions and more information, visit GitHub.
