Lichess APK

Lichess is a board game from lichess.org. The one open-source chess game. It currently holds a 4.0-star rating on Google Play, based on 16,256 user reviews.

App Details

Developer	lichess.org
Content Rating	Rated for 3+
Installs	5M+
Rating	4.0 / 5 (16,256 reviews)
Updated	Oct 23, 2026

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About Lichess

Lichess is an open-source chess game with 5M+ installs and a 3.97-star rating from over 16,000 users. The app delivers core chess functionality as a free download, suitable for players of all levels. Its open-source nature distinguishes it in the board game category, appealing to users who value transparency and community-driven development. Content is rated for ages 3+.

Lichess pros and cons

Lichess specifications and compatibility

The build on this page was last refreshed on Oct 23, 2026. Google Play classifies the content as Rated for 3+.

How to install the Lichess APK

1. Allow installs from unknown sources. On your Android device, open Settings, then Security (or Apps > Special app access > Install unknown apps), and allow installs from the browser or file manager you will use to open the APK file.
2. Download the APK. Tap the Download Now button on this page to fetch the Lichess APK file to your device.
3. Open the downloaded file. Open your Downloads folder, or tap the download notification, then tap the .apk file to start the installer.
4. Install and open Lichess. Tap Install, wait for the installation to finish, then tap Open to launch Lichess.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lichess free to download?

Yes, Lichess is available as a free download on Google Play and as a free APK on this page. The APK is the official, unmodified build pulled directly from the developer.

How many people have downloaded Lichess?

Lichess has been downloaded 5M+ times from Google Play, putting it among the more widely adopted board games in its category.

Is the Lichess APK safe to install?

Yes. The APK on this page is the original, unmodified build from lichess.org, pulled directly from the Google Play Store with no third-party modifications. It carries the Rated for 3+ content rating Google assigns on Play.