Blichess APK

Blichess

Overview

• Blichess is a free/libre, open-source chess application designed to deliver a high-quality chess experience for both online and offline play.

• It is developed as a fork of the official lichess.org mobile application, maintaining the core strengths of Lichess while introducing additional features to enhance versatility and accessibility.

Key Features

1. Free and Open Source

• Completely free to download, use, and modify.

• Licensed under a permissive open-source license, allowing the community to contribute and improve the application.

• No advertisements or hidden fees, ensuring a distraction-free chess environment.

2. Online Play

• Connects to the lichess.org server for real-time multiplayer games.

• Access to a global community of chess players with various skill levels.

• Supports standard chess variants available on lichess.org, such as Blitz, Bullet, Classical, and Chess960.

3. Offline Play

• Play against a built-in chess engine without requiring an internet connection.

• Adjustable difficulty levels to suit beginners, intermediates, and advanced players.

• Pass-and-play mode for two players on the same device.

4. Bluetooth E-Board Support

• Seamless integration with supported Bluetooth electronic chess boards.

• Allows players to make moves physically while the app registers them digitally.

• Suitable for training, casual play, and tournament preparation.

Benefits for Users

1. Portability

• Play chess anywhere, whether connected to the internet or not.

• Ideal for travel, remote locations, or areas with limited connectivity.

2. Community Engagement

• Participate in online tournaments and friendly matches.

• Access analysis tools and game history for skill improvement.

3. Customization

• Options to adjust board themes, piece styles, and interface settings.

• Flexible controls for both touchscreen and e-board users.

Blichess blends the trusted and feature-rich foundation of lichess.org with the added advantage of Bluetooth e-board compatibility.

It caters to players who want freedom, flexibility, and control over their chess experience, whether they are online or offline.

FAQ

Q: How does Blichess differ from the standard Lichess mobile application?

A: While Blichess retains all of the standard Lichess features for online play (including real-time multiplayer, chess variants, and in-depth analysis), it introduces offline capabilities that aren’t available in the official mobile app. You can play against a built-in engine with adjustable difficulty levels, enjoy pass-and-play mode on a single device, and connect Bluetooth-enabled electronic boards—all without ever leaving the app.

Q: Is Blichess truly free and open source?

A: Yes. Blichess is distributed under a permissive open-source license, which means you can download, use, inspect, and modify the source code at no cost. There are no advertisements, subscription fees, or hidden charges. The project thrives on community contributions, so anyone with coding skills or design ideas is encouraged to participate.

Q: Which chess variants are available when playing online?

A: Blichess supports all of the standard variants that you find on lichess.org. Those include Blitz, Bullet, Classical time controls, as well as Chess960 (Fischer Random), Antichess, King of the Hill, Three-Check, Horde, and a range of other popular formats. You can filter by rating range, variant, and time control to match up with players of similar skill.

Version History

v8.0.0+ble2.4.1——20 Jan 2026

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*8.0.0+ble2.4.1

Added unsupported pieces

*8.0.0+ble2.4.0

Added 16K page support

*8.0.0+ble2.3.1

Fixed rejection indication when shift