Lichess

Free

Free, open-source online chess

Best for chess · open-source · puzzles

Toolora score96/100

Our own editorial score, not public reviews.

Strengths

  • Rated live and correspondence games
  • Puzzles and training

Skip if

you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call

Lichess is a free chess site with no ads. Play rated games, solve puzzles, study openings, and watch broadcasts without a premium paywall.

Key features

  • Rated live and correspondence games
  • Puzzles and training
  • Studies and opening explorer
  • No ads or required subscription

Why it is on Toolora

We list Lichess for people who need chess · open-source · puzzles. Skip it if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call.

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