https://lichess.org/@/RYGB/blogRYGB's Blog2025-05-03T19:17:38.503Zhttps://lichess.org/@/RYGB/blog/why-lichessorg-is-a-game-changer-in-online-chess-vs-chesscom-and-icc/IdNxFsf62025-05-03T19:17:38.503Z2025-05-03T19:17:38.503ZWhy Lichess.org Is a Game-Changer in Online Chess (vs Chess.com and ICC)<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" alt="Is lichess better?" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&amp;h=550&amp;op=thumbnail&amp;path=ublog:IdNxFsf6:BohVHFSj.webp&amp;w=880&amp;sig=5664d1d4f30425b46e0fb0dabff784f98a77452b" /><br />Lichess.org has become a powerhouse in the world of online chess, quietly redefining how millions engage with the game. In a competitive landscape dominated by Chess.com and the Internet Chess Club (ICC), Lichess offers something rare: a fully free, ad-free, and open-source platform with no paywalls. But how does it compare to its rivals, and how does it sustain itself financially? Let’s take a closer look.RYGB