Lichess

Lichess sits in the board category on Google Play, where it is maintained by lichess.org.

Lichess carries a 3.9 star average across 13,948 ratings, with over 1 million installs recorded on Google Play. Reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading recent feedback before installing.

How it compares

Its 3.92 rating sits below the 4.72 median for the 200 board games we index, placing it in the top 97% of the category by score. By install count it ranks 110 of 200 in this category.

Capabilities

According to the developer's own listing, Lichess plays offline.

Track record

Lichess has been on Google Play for roughly 2 years.

What changed in 0.26.4

The developer's notes for this release cover bug fixes and new content.

Actively maintained

The most recent update landed on Aug 16, 2026, within the last month. Lichess is under active development.

Requirements

• Version: 0.26.4
• Requires: Android 8.0+
• Download size: Varies with device
• Content rating: Everyone

Cost

Lichess is free to download with no advertising and no in-app purchases listed.