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chess.com or lichess? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by Coolbootyjames@lemmy.ml to c/chess@lemmy.ml

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Which one do people prefer? I've personally found the chess.com UI to be a lot warmer and more inviting than lichess, but I'm interested to hear people's opinions

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[–] little_tuptup@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If money is a factor, lichess is winner. If supporting a good cause is a factor, licess is winner. If you simply want the best product and neither of the others are too much of a factor, chess.com is winner.

[–] Sunrosa@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

In what ways is Chess.com actually better though? The people I've spoken to always say Chess.com is better, but when I ask them how, they always draw a blank, or bring out unsound arguments. I think the fact that it's paid content makes people think it's premium or something.

[–] little_tuptup@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I think the educational material is simply more user friendly and better for newbies. They'll also be in the same environment that has the most famous players. I think the interface is a bit easier and straightforward to navigate for a beginner.

Lichess is not vastly! superior or else chess.com I don't Believe would have the market share it does.

But these are just my opinions