lichess.org operates primarily as a gaming platform, focusing on online chess. Lichess is a non-profit, open-source internet chess server that allows users to play chess, solve puzzles, and participate in a global community. It is entirely free, ad-free, and supported by donations rather than commercial interests. It is operated by Lichess.
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Well Established
lichess.org is a well-established platform operated by Lichess. Top 100,000 global website, 15 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
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While lichess.org is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
User-Generated Content
lichess.org hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
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"domain": "lichess.org",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "gaming",
"specialization": "Online Chess Platform"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Free and open-source online chess server",
"summary": "Lichess is a non-profit, open-source internet chess server that allows users to play chess, solve puzzles, and participate in a global community. It is entirely free, ad-free, and supported by donations rather than commercial interests.",
"operator": "Lichess",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"chess",
"online gaming",
"open source",
"education",
"puzzles"
]
},
"functions": {
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"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2010-06-14T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 1150,
"hosting_provider": "OVH OVH SAS"
}
}