Play Chess.com and Lichess natively on your desktop.
Free, open source, for Windows and Linux.
- Chess.com and Lichess in one app: switch between them instantly, stay signed in to both
- Picks up where you left off: remembers the last page on each site, window size, and position
- Fewer distractions: hide chat and both players' ratings
- Hide your opponent: anonymizes their name, avatar, rating, and chat messages
- Numbered arrows: right-click arrows are numbered in the order you drew them
- Review on Lichess: one click imports a finished Chess.com game and starts a free computer analysis
- Desktop controls: always-on-top mode, keep-awake during games, volume control from the title bar
- Feels like your browser: familiar mouse navigation and customizable keyboard shortcuts
- Discord Rich Presence: shows your current Chess Desktop activity on your profile
- No maintenance: cookie banners rejected automatically, updates install in the background
Windows: download the installer and run it. It supports x64 and ARM64.
Linux: download the x64 or ARM64 AppImage, make it executable (chmod +x Chess-Desktop-*.AppImage, or right click, Properties, allow executing), and start it.
Note
If Windows SmartScreen warns you, choose "More info", then "Run anyway". The warning appears because the app is unsigned.
Found a bug or want something added? Open an issue or write to contact@chessdesktop.app.
Anonymous crash reporting can be controlled during setup or in Settings. See the privacy details for exactly what is and is not collected.
Not affiliated with Chess.com or Lichess. All trademarks belong to their owners. Released under the MIT License.