# Lichess

> Free, ad-free chess server

The code behind lichess.org.

- Source: https://github.com/lichess-org/lila
- Homepage: https://lichess.org
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Language: Scala
- Stars: 18799
- Forks: 2810
- Contributors: 555
- Last commit: 2026-10-03
- Latest release: v1.1.0 (2017-08-31)
- Purpose: Media & photos
- Runs on: Web
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 69/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 21/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 17/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/lichess-org/lila
Updated: 2026-10-04