Lichess
Lichess is a free online chess site where you can play against the computer, a friend or other players without signing up.
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How to play
About Lichess
Pick a time control and get matched with a player at your level, send a friend a link to a private game, or play the computer at the strength you choose. There are also chess puzzles, beginner lessons and tools to look back over your games.
Lichess is run as a non-profit and is open source, with no ads. You only need an account if you want a rating and a saved history of your games.
New to chess? Start with the lessons, then play the computer at a low level before you try games against people.
It works on phones and computers, and you can choose fast games that last a few minutes or slow ones where each player has days to move.
Players say
Questions about Lichess
Is Lichess free to play?
Yes. Lichess is free to play in your web browser. You don’t need to download anything or create an account.
Can I play Lichess on my phone?
Yes. Lichess works on phones and tablets as well as computers. Tap Play now and it opens in your browser.
Who made Lichess?
Lichess was made by Lichess and plays on lichess.org. just1more lists it so more people can find it.
How long does a game of Lichess take?
A typical round takes about 10 minutes. It is online multiplayer.
Can I play chess with a friend on Lichess?
Yes. Create a game, send your friend the link, and you can both play in your browsers without accounts.