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Friends of Lichess

Promoting libre, open-source online chess for educational and competitive purposes.

Friends of Lichess is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Lichess ecosystem. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality chess tools and resources, forever, without barriers.

Our Mission

  • Education: Supporting the use of chess as an educational tool.
  • Libre & Open Source: Promoting the values of free and open-source software in the chess world.
  • Competition: Facilitating competitive chess opportunities.
  • Awareness: Increasing public awareness of the game of chess.
© Friends of Lichess, Inc. 2026
A 501(c)(3) organization | EIN 33-1496513