LICHESS vs CHESS.COM (pros and cons)

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In the world of online chess platforms, lichess and chess.com are two of the most outstanding names. Both platforms offer a handful of features to accommodate chess players of all levels, but they differ in various ways which is to compel users to move from one platform to the other.
In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of both websites, which helps players decide which platform suits them most.

Lichess - pros

1. Open source and ad free
     Lichess is a completely free and open source platform which has zero ads. This gives lichess and upper hand when compared to chess.com

2. Unlimited access to chess tools
    All chess tools on lichess e.g Game analysis, puzzles, training games, Chess database etc. Are available to users without any subscription fee.
  This level of unlimited access is very appealing to players who are seeking improvement without without breaking the bank

3. Chess tournaments and Arenas
    Lichess frequently conducts chess tournaments and Arenas which include: the hourly rapid arena as well as others.


Lichess - cons

1. Limited premium features
   As lichess operates a non profit     platform, it lacks some premium features which are offered on chess.com.
Those features may include: dense video lessons personalized coaching and a lot more.

Chess.com - pros

1. Wide range of learning resources
    Chess.com offers a wide range of education content including video lessons from well know grandmasters, interactive puzzles and courses which provides an all rounded learning experience

2.  Different membership plans
    Chess.com offers a variety of membership plans ranging from free accounts to premium subscriptions, accommodating players with needs and budgets.

3.  Advanced analysis and game report.
     Chess.com provides adequate and dense game analysis and reports, helping players spot their weakness  and areas of weakness in their game

chess.com - cons

1.   Ads on free accounts
     While chess.com may have a free plan it contains ads, which may disrupt the thinking process of some players

2.   Most premium features require.           subscription
      To access most of chess.com premium features you must subscribe to a premium membership which may not be ideal for players who are looking for a completely free chess platform

   Ultimately , the decision between chess.com and lichess is based on personal preference and needs.
   Lichess thrives in being an open source and ad free platform which offers unlimited access to all features on the other hand chess.com offers a more dense learning resources and social features although some advanced chess tools may require a premium subscription.
  
    Chess players seeking an open source and ad free platform will choose lichess, while those seeking a more social platform with dense learning tools will find chess.com a better pick. Whichever ever platform you decide to use, both lichess and chess.com offer amazing opportunities to improve your chess skills and enjoy the game to it's fullest.


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