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We don't want all the features
Adding lines of code to a program is like adding weight to a plane. It better be worth it.
Starting from scratch
If you had to start Lichess from scratch, what would you change?
How I started building Lichess
I get this question sometimes. How did you decide to make a chess server? The truth is, I didn't.
3+0 • Blitz • Rated • ≤2000 SuperBlitz Arena
Threefold repetition • Draw
Scandinavian Defense: Icelandic-Palme Gambit
1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. c4 e6 ... 71 moves
45+3 • Classical • Casual
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thibault
1806?
1806?
Black time out • White is victorious
Sicilian Defense: Morphy Gambit
1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. Nf3 b6 ... 4 moves
3+0 • Blitz • Rated • Daily SuperBlitz Arena
Insufficient material • Draw
Sicilian Defense: Open
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 ... 52 moves
∞ • From Position • Casual
thibault
1942?
1942?
Stockfish level 1
White resigned • Black is victorious
1. c8=Q+ Kd6 2. Ke4 a1=R ... 76 moves
5+3 • Blitz • Rated
Draw by agreement
English Opening: King's English Variation, Two Knights Variation
1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f3 Bc5 ... 53 moves
5+3 • Blitz • Casual
thibault
1760
1760
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2000?
2000?
Threefold repetition • Draw
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian
1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 d6 ... 63 moves