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.
Summary
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.
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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 |
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