Lichess and Take-Take-Take Sign Cooperation Agreement: Chess Platform Expands Through Partnership
Lichess and Take-Take-Take Sign Cooperation Agreement
Lichess, the world largest free and open-source chess platform, has signed a cooperation agreement with Take-Take-Take, according to an announcement on the Lichess blog that gained 68 points on Hacker News with 7 comments.
What is Take-Take-Take?
Take-Take-Take is a chess-themed media company that has gained significant attention in the chess community. The partnership with Lichess signals a new approach for the traditionally donation-funded platform to expand its reach and resources.
Why This Matters
Lichess has been a cornerstone of online chess since its founding in 2010:
- 100% free and open-source: No ads, no subscriptions, funded entirely by donations
- Massive scale: Millions of games played daily
- Community-driven: Built by volunteers and maintained through community contributions
- Competitive with paid platforms: Often offering better features than Chess.com premium tiers
Potential Implications
The cooperation agreement raises questions:
- Revenue model: Will Lichess maintain its ad-free, donation-only model?
- Content creation: Could this lead to educational content, streams, or media partnerships?
- Growth: The partnership could help Lichess reach new audiences
- Open-source integrity: The community will watch carefully for any changes that compromise Lichess principles
Community Reaction
The chess community is generally supportive but watchful. Lichess has built enormous trust through its consistent commitment to being free and open, and any perceived departure from those values would face significant backlash.
Source: lichess.org — 68 points on HN