lichess
♞ lichess.org: the forever free, adless and open source chess server ♞
Why it is included
Free online chess server. Play chess in a clean interface. No registration, no ads, no plugin required. Play chess with the computer, friends or random opponents.
Best for
Users exploring vetted FOSS alternatives in this space (games).
Strengths
- ~18,000 GitHub stars (per upstream list)
- Open source
Limitations
- Verify license, platform support, and security posture for your environment.
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