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Lichess — Addictive chess app with online play

Android Board lichess.org
3.8 GP
1,641,461+
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Description

Been using Lichess for a couple months now. It’s basically a free chess app where you can play real-time games against people online. Pretty solid if you’re into chess and strategy games.

Here’s what you do: you can play matches against random opponents or join tournaments. There’s also a bunch of cool features like chess puzzles, game analysis, and even a board editor. Took me a while to figure some of that stuff out, but it’s all pretty useful.

Look, if you’re a chess fan, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to get your chess fix on the go.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Lichess. I've tested a bunch of chess apps and this one's up there with the best. The gameplay is super smooth and there's tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming. And i also dig the clean, modern look. But it's not all perfect - the progression system feels a bit grindy at higher levels, and the ads can be intrusive if you don't pay. Still, for a free app, Lichess is pretty unbeatable. Definitely recommend giving it a shot if you're a chess fan.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Lots of cool features like puzzles, game analysis, and a board editor
  • Easy to find and join online matches

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
  • Gets a bit repetitive after a while
  • Some features are hard to discover at first

Specifications

Updated 31.08.2025
Category Board
Age Rating Everyone
Developer lichess.org
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name org.lichess.mobileV2

Ratings

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3.8/5
5,611 reviews
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