lichess.org • Free Online Chess

Lichess.org offers a clean and user-friendly interface for playing chess against various opponents, including the computer, friends, or random players. It provides a space where players can enjoy their game without any registration, ads, or plugin requirements. The site features open tournaments such as simultaneous exhibitions and themed arenas organized around International Women's Day in March 2026, featuring matches with notable players like Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi. Lichess also hosts challenges such as "Game of the Month" contests, where users can compete for prizes by sharing their best games on its platform. It regularly organizes warm-up arenas to help players prepare for upcoming tournaments.