# Lite lichess - Online Chess

> Another way to play lichess

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/me.varton.lightlc](https://chrome-stats.com/d/me.varton.lightlc)

## Overview

- **ID:** `me.varton.lightlc`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Oleg Soloviev
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 86,611
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (751 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.42
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-04
- **First published:** 2021-11-06
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.varton.lightlc)
- **Website:** [https://olegsoloviev.github.io](https://olegsoloviev.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://olegsoloviev.github.io/lightlc/privacy/](https://olegsoloviev.github.io/lightlc/privacy/)

## Description

Lite lichess is a versatile chess extension providing an enriched experience for chess enthusiasts. It allows you to play classic chess games both online using the lichess.org server and offline. With over 22,833 puzzles to solve and access to 60,771 historical games of famous chess players, it offers ample opportunities to sharpen your skills and study the masters.

The extension supports multiple languages including English, 中文, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, 日本語, Português, Русский, Español, Türkçe, and हिन्दी, making it accessible globally. It is 100% free with no ads, purchases, or subscriptions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable chess-playing experience. Note that Lite lichess is an unofficial app, designed to enhance your browsing and chess interaction.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's smooth, ad-free gameplay, simple interface, and access to puzzles and historic games. However, many mention the lack of game analysis and exporting features, absence of chat during online matches, and issues with playing against the computer AI. The app is praised for being lightweight and straightforward but has room for improvement with additional features and bug fixes.

### Pros

- Smooth gameplay with no glitches
- Simple, straightforward, and clean user interface without ads
- Ability to play online with other players and against AI
- Includes puzzle training features
- Access to historical games of grandmasters

### Cons

- Lack of game analysis features, such as analyzing historical games or exporting PGN
- Chat functionality during online play is missing
- Playing against computer/AI has bugs or does not work correctly on some devices
- Limited puzzle difficulty and features
- Not available on other platforms like Windows/Microsoft Store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/me.varton.lightlc)