Discover the joy of chess with the one free/libre open-source online and offline chess game, built purely out of a passion for the game. This app is freely available and open source, inviting chess enthusiasts from around the world to enjoy its features without any cost. Boasting a vibrant community with over 150,000 daily users and rapidly growing, it offers a diverse range of chess experiences to suit every player's preference.
Engage in various game modes including bullet, blitz, classical, and correspondence chess. Test your skills in arena tournaments or challenge other players directly. Track your progress with detailed game statistics and sharpen your strategies with chess puzzles. The app supports numerous chess variants such as Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King of the Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, and Racing Kings, all available both online and offline.
Enhance your gameplay with in-depth game analysis, featuring local computer evaluation and server-based analysis complete with move annotations and game summaries. Explore unlimited openings and delve into endgame scenarios with the tablebase explorer. For those times when you're away from the internet, play against the offline computer or enjoy a game with a friend in Over The Board mode. The app also includes a versatile standalone chess clock with multiple time settings and a board editor for custom setups.
Available in 80 languages and optimized for both phones and tablets, including landscape mode support, this app ensures a seamless experience across devices. It's 100% free, ad-free, and open source, embodying the spirit of community and accessibility. Just like lichess.org, this application adheres to the GPL v3 license, promising to remain free and ad-free forever.
For those interested in the technical side, the source code of the mobile application is accessible at https://github.com/veloce/lichobile, and the source code for the website and server can be found at https://lichess.org/source.
What's New in the Latest Version 8.0.0
Last updated on Dec 10, 2022
We're committed to enhancing your chess experience with regular updates that include new features, improvements, and bug fixes. Stay informed about the latest releases and updates at https://github.com/veloce/lichobile/releases.
