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lichess

Category : BoardVersion: 8.0.0

Size：49.2 MBOS : Android 5.1+

Developer：lichess.org mobile 1 Update：May 11,2025

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Application Description

Discover the passion project that is the one free/libre open-source online and offline chess game, crafted with a deep love for chess. This app is completely open-source and freely accessible to all enthusiasts and learners alike.

Boasting a robust community of over 150,000 individual users daily, and growing rapidly, this platform offers a diverse range of playing options to suit every chess lover. Whether you prefer the adrenaline rush of bullet and blitz chess, the strategic depth of classical games, or the patience required for correspondence chess, this app has you covered. Dive into the excitement of arena tournaments, connect with other players by finding, following, and challenging them, and track your progress with detailed game statistics.

Sharpen your skills with an array of chess puzzles, and explore numerous variants that are available both online and offline. From Crazyhouse to Chess 960, King Of The Hill to Three-check, Antichess to Atomic chess, and from Horde to Racing Kings, there's always something new to learn and enjoy. Enhance your understanding of the game with in-depth game analysis, featuring local computer evaluation and server-based analysis complete with move annotations and game summaries. Utilize the unlimited opening explorer and endgame tablebase explorer to delve even deeper into the game's strategies.

Play against the offline computer, or enjoy an Over The Board mode to challenge a friend face-to-face. The app also includes a standalone chess clock with multiple time settings, a board editor for custom setups, and is available in 80 languages. Designed for both phones and tablets, the app supports landscape mode for an optimal playing experience.

What sets this app apart is its commitment to being 100% free, devoid of any ads, and fully open-source. Just like its web counterpart at lichess.org, this mobile application adheres to the principles of free software under the GPL v3 license, ensuring it remains free and ad-free now and forever.

The source code for the mobile application can be explored at GitHub, while the website and server's source code is available at lichess.org/source.

What's New in the Latest Version 8.0.0

Last updated on Dec 10, 2022, the application continues to evolve with regular updates that introduce new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. For detailed information on release versions, visit GitHub Releases.

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