Lichess
Lichess is a free, open-source online chess platform that's ad-free and available to everyone. Here's what you need to know:
*Key Features:*
- *Play Chess*: Engage in real-time or correspondence chess with other players or online bots.
- *Tactics and Puzzles*: Solve chess puzzles, play Puzzle Storm, or participate in Puzzle Racer.
- *Analysis Tools*: Analyze your games with the latest Stockfish engine, locally or on the server.
- *Tournaments*: Participate in arena tournaments, Swiss-style tournaments, or create your own custom tournaments.
- *Study and Learn*: Utilize interactive study features, board editor, and chess coordinates training.
- *Community*: Watch live chess broadcasts, Lichess TV, or online streamers.
*Benefits:*
- *Free and Open-Source*: Lichess is 100% free, with no ads or premium features behind paywalls.
- *Fairness and Simplicity*: The platform prioritizes fairness, simplicity, and freedom for all users.
- *Global Community*: Lichess has a large community of players, with over 5 million games played daily ¹.
*Accessibility:*
- *Multi-Platform Support*: Lichess has apps for iOS, Android, and web platforms.
- *Blind Mode Support*: The platform offers accessibility features for visually impaired users ².
*Reputation:*
- *Second to (link unavailable)*: Lichess is considered one of the best online chess platforms, rivaling (link unavailable)
- *Non-Profit*: Lichess is run by a non-profit organization, funded by donations from patrons ³ β΄.ππππππππππππππππ