Lichess
Strategy · Free · 4.0 out of 5 from 546 ratings
Free, open-source chess platform with real-time multiplayer, puzzles, tournaments, and zero ads.
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GenreStrategy
PriceFree
Difficultyvariable
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionvariable
DeveloperLICHESS.ORG
Rating4.0 out of 5 from 546 ratings
What players like
- 100% free with no ads
- Open-source and volunteer-supported
- Massive player base for instant matchmaking
- Rich features: puzzles, tournaments, analysis, broadcasts
- Works offline for puzzle solving
Common complaints
- New app version introduced matchmaking/search delays
- Frequent cheating and inadequate reporting mechanisms
- Login authentication broken in new version
- App crashes during puzzle streaks
- Interface regressions: lost premove, cramped analysis board, display bugs
What real reviews say
★★★★★ Small UI things missing This is very nice. But : *Reset/replay button on puzzles rather than multiple back clicks
★★★★★ Great app for playing Love this app. I play here more than duo lingo and chess.com. I love the grassroots chess, open source, and ease of access. It’s not a lessons app, that’s what the other two are.
★★★ The timeouts I really hate the constant timeouts in the games
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.