Lichess for Android

Overview

Lichess is a completely free, open-source chess platform maintained by volunteers and supported through donations. It provides a full-featured experience for players at all levels without subscription fees, and remains in active beta while continuously adding improvements.

Reach and funding

Backed by a community of contributors and donor support, Lichess handles an enormous volume of activity—millions of games every day—making it one of the most-used chess sites on the internet.

Key tools and experiences

• Challenge opponents in live matches or use correspondence (turn-based) play for slower-paced games.
• Attempt tactical drills both online and offline, including fast-paced timed rounds like Puzzle Storm.
• Analyze your games with the Stockfish 16 engine, either locally on your device or via server-side analysis.
• Watch curated broadcasts on Lichess TV and follow popular streamers directly through the site.
• Customize the visual look with a variety of boards and piece sets to suit your preference.
• Use the built-in chess clock for practicing time controls or simulating tournament conditions.
• The interface is translated into more than fifty languages for broad accessibility.
• On Android 12 and newer, the app can adopt your system color theme for a consistent look.

Why people choose it

Players pick Lichess for its combination of no-cost access, powerful analysis tools, active community features, and a large, continually growing game pool—making it a strong alternative to commercial chess services.