Lichess API
The chess API you were looking for!
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This API is best for providing detailed, accurate game data and allowing developers to manipulate and work with chess data programmers.
Developers should use this API for its accurate and detailed game-tracking. It also provides convenient turn-based gaming and allows for data storage, making it a great choice for game developers, statisticians, and researchers. It also has a simple, easy to use interface and is free to use and change.
Key features
- Real-time chess game tracking
- game analysis
- data storage
- and turn-based gaming
Potential use cases
- Calendar App: Create an app to track the activities of famous chess players and coordinate tournaments like never before
- Live Streaming: Allow chess players to connect and stream their games directly to the web in near-real time.
- Database Storage: Build a database of chess games spanning decades and provide the data to researchers and statisticians
The Lichess API was the perfect choice for my chess app! Not only is it easy to integrate, but I’m also amazed by the level of detail that the API includes. The support is amazing too - they were quick to answer all my technical questions. Highly recommend!
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