Live Chess Games
Top-level chess as it's played — live featured games from Lichess TV across bullet, blitz, rapid and classical.
Chess FAQs
Where do the live chess games come from?
The live games on this page come from Lichess TV and feature top ongoing games on Lichess.org, updated in real time.
What is the difference between bullet, blitz and rapid?
Bullet games give each player under 3 minutes, blitz 3 to 8 minutes, rapid 8 to 25 minutes, and classical even longer.
Can I watch the games live?
Yes — every card links straight to the live game on Lichess, where you can watch the board and follow every move.