Free, open-source chess with no ads and no paid tier. By lichess.org
- Windows
- Android
- iOS
- Web app
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 23 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Lichess is open source software for Windows, Android, iOS and the web from lichess.org. Free, open-source chess with no ads and no paid tier. Download it only from play.google.com. The latest version we track is iOS 0.30.3 (23 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- iOS 0.30.3 (23 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- lichess.org
- Official site:
- lichess.org
- Licence:
- Open source — AGPL-3.0 (lichess.org server); GPL-3.0 (mobile app)
- Requirements:
- Any modern browser; Android; iOS 16.0 or later; Windows through Google Play Games for PC
Our verdict
Lichess is a free, open-source chess server run by volunteers and funded by donations. Every feature, including analysis and puzzles, is free, with no ads. The Android app has no ads or in-app purchases. Its source code is public on GitHub. The website works on any PC, and the Play listing also offers 'Install on Windows'.
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Key features
- Online games, puzzles and studies
- Free computer analysis
- No ads and no paid tier
- Open-source server and apps
Pros
- Pro: Everything is free
- Pro: No ads or tracking for monetisation
Cons
- Con: Smaller lesson library than Chess.com
What's new in iOS 0.30.3
See what changed in iOS 0.30.3 in the official release notes
Version history
Version iOS 0.30.3Latest
23 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Any modern browser; Android; iOS 16.0 or later; Windows through Google Play Games for PC
- Architecture
- Any
- Also needs
- Rated 3+ on Google Play and 4+ on the App Store.
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0 (lichess.org server); GPL-3.0 (mobile app)
- Publisher
- lichess.org
Where these facts come from
- lichess.org — About
- Google Play — Lichess (lichess.org)
- App Store — Lichess
- GitHub — lichess-org/mobile (GPL-3.0)
Checked 30 Oct 2026
FAQ
Is Lichess really free?
Yes. lichess.org describes itself as a free, open-source chess server powered by volunteers and donations. There's no paid tier, and the Android app has no ads or in-app purchases.
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