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.
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Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
OVH OVH SAS (AS16276) | Active | lichess.org | 1 day ago |
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"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"
]
},
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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,
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},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2010-06-14T00:00:00Z",
"rank": 1148,
"hosting_provider": "OVH OVH SAS"
}
}