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Lichess

Lichess

Category: Board

Developer: lichess.org

Verified App
Rating: 4
Price: free
Age Rating: Everyone
Version: 0.24.6
Updated on: Jun 11, 2026
Available on: Android, Windows
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Pros
  • Experience seamless gameplay
  • Play against opponents worldwide
  • Access to endless chess puzzles
  • Analyze games with powerful tools
  • Join tournaments and events easily
Cons
  • Limited social features
  • No built-in tutorials
  • Occasional server lag
  • User interface can confuse
  • Fewer customization options

User Reviews

  • J
    Jon Harris
    2026/06/26

    edit: still cannot log in. absolutely wild. non-functional after years of stability. I updated to the new UI and despite the jarring changes I thought I would give it a shot except for the fact that I cannot log in? I click the button, get taken to a webpage, sign in and authorize the app, and... nothing? shame.

  • A
    Andrew D
    2026/05/19

    I like it! You guys did a good job with the remake. Much cleaner and such. Fix a few UI bugs like tooltips showing up off screen, make it easier to resume games (including with the computer) and have multiple games and so forth, and give me more control and let me do what I want from any screen. Stuff like that. Then I'll give it 5 stars. Love the practice mode, where it critiques stuff!

  • B
    Brian Barton
    2026/05/19

    The UI I could care less about, but the AI has been drastically overhauled, at least at the lower levels. I'm a beginner who is learning through practicing vs the computer and I was getting to the point where I could beat Stockfish 3 on the old app about 60% of the time. Stockfish 3 on the new app is a cakewalk, making a ton of blunders, but also plays unreasonably aggressive, so I decided to try 4, which plays a very unorthodox, aggressive style which feels very bad for learning.

  • G
    Gloop Bloop
    2026/05/17

    The app is performant, customizable, and has more functionality than the legacy app. However, there's one thing which was initially confusing. When opening the account page by tapping your profile image in the upper right, it opens "in" the home/puzzles/learn/etc. page you're currently in. For example, if I open the account page in Puzzles, move to Home, then move back to Puzzles, the account page will reopen, which is unexpected; I would expect to go directly to Puzzles.

  • T
    Thomas Bechtold
    2026/05/16

    I am guessing the latest update improved things behind the scenes. The UX is worse. Still a good free chess app, just a bit annoying to use. I'll be more specific: 1.App takes longer to load. 2.I've customized the home screen to include the item I want (Puzzles); clicking that doesn't show a puzzle, as expected, but instead shows my stats. 3.Clicking Puzzles at the bottom of that screen *also* doesn't give me a puzzle. I need to scroll down again to find what I want. 4.There are more, no space.

Review Source: Google Play store public user reviews.

FAQ

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Can I submit suggestions or feedback to Lichess? Yes, Lichess encourages user feedback and suggestions through their GitHub page and community forums.

How to use Lichess

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How can I contact customer service for the Lichess app?

You can reach Lichess support through their website's contact form or by visiting their community forums for assistance.

2

How do I log in to my Lichess account?

To log in, click the "Log in" button on the homepage and enter your username and password.

3

Is there a need to activate my Lichess account?

No activation is required; simply create an account and start using Lichess immediately.

4

What is the customer number for Lichess?

Lichess does not have a customer number; support is primarily provided through their website and community forums.

What's New

We continuously update the application with new features, improvements and bug fixes.Release versions and more informations are available at:https://github.com/lichess-org/mobile/releases

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