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Head-to-head · Chess Learning Apps

Lichess vs Chessable

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Lichess #3 in Chess Learning Apps 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lichess
Chessable #4 in Chess Learning Apps 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Chessable

Lichess leads on 0 checks, Chessable on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLichess · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth

Lichess scores higher on our rubric for chess learning apps: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Lichess is the better fit for learners who want broad, free chess training. Chessable is the better fit for course learners who value spaced repetition.

  • Lichess fits best

    Learners who want broad, free chess training

  • Chessable fits best

    Course learners who value spaced repetition

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Side by side

Feature Lichess 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Chessable 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.9
Ranking #3 in Chess Learning Apps #4 in Chess Learning Apps
Best for Learners who want broad, free chess training Course learners who value spaced repetition
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Lichess 5/5 · Chessable 5/5
Structured lessons ✓ ✓
Tactics and puzzles ✓ ✓
Game analysis ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Opening training ✓ ✓
Specs
Training modes Chess basics, practice exercises, puzzles, puzzle themes, puzzle streak, puzzle storm, puzzle racer, studies, opening explorer MoveTrainer spaced repetition; video courses; priority lines; Puzzle Connect tactics; Stockfish analysis
Our review
Pros
  • All features are free across web and mobile apps
  • Combines puzzles, basics, studies, openings, and Stockfish analysis
  • Open-source code supports self-hosting and API access
  • MoveTrainer schedules review across openings, tactics and endgames
  • Interactive courses, Puzzle Connect and Stockfish analysis in one service
  • Web, desktop and mobile apps with Chess.com and Lichess connections
Cons
  • Volunteer maintenance makes support community- and documentation-led
  • The many training modes may feel less focused than a lesson-only app
  • Self-hosting flexibility is most useful for technically comfortable users
  • Offline course and video downloads require a PRO membership
  • Paid options add a subscription decision beyond individual courses
  • Support is provided through email and ticket channels
Our verdict

Lichess is a free, open-source chess server for people who want to play, study, and improve. It suits solo learners and small groups seeking a broad training environment alongside online games, tournaments, and broadcasts. Access spans the…

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Chessable is an online chess-learning platform for beginners through grandmasters, with interactive courses covering openings, tactics and endgames. Its MoveTrainer system schedules spaced-repetition practice, while Puzzle Connect supports…

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  1. LichessChess Learning Apps 8.2Free plan
  2. ChessableChess Learning Apps 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lichess — where it wins

    • All features are free across web and mobile apps
    • Combines puzzles, basics, studies, openings, and Stockfish analysis
    • Open-source code supports self-hosting and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Volunteer maintenance makes support community- and documentation-led
    • The many training modes may feel less focused than a lesson-only app
    • Self-hosting flexibility is most useful for technically comfortable users

  • Chessable — where it wins

    • MoveTrainer schedules review across openings, tactics and endgames
    • Interactive courses, Puzzle Connect and Stockfish analysis in one service
    • Web, desktop and mobile apps with Chess.com and Lichess connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Offline course and video downloads require a PRO membership
    • Paid options add a subscription decision beyond individual courses
    • Support is provided through email and ticket channels
  • Lichess8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, broad chess learning hub with puzzles, analysis, studies, and opening tools.

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  • Chessable7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad chess-learning platform centered on scheduled practice and interactive courses.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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