6.4.3 Lichess game presets#
Save frequently used game settings as presets. Presets remain on the device until the app’s data is cleared in the operating system settings.
Use, edit or create a preset
- Tap a preset to use it.
- Swipe left to reveal Edit and Delete.
- Tap + to add a preset.
- Tap New game for a custom game without saving a preset.

Choose the game options
| Setting | Available choices |
|---|---|
| Chess variant | Standard, Chess960, Three-check or Antichess. |
| Opponent | Human player, Stockfish or a Lichess bot. |
| Stockfish strength | Levels 1-8. |
| Lichess bot | Select a featured or community bot. Green means available; orange busy; red unavailable. |
| Opponent rating range | For human opponents, from −500 to +500 relative to your rating. |
| Hide opponent’s rating | Hide the rating during the game. |
| Game pace | Real-time or correspondence. |
| Game time | Choose a preset or minutes and increment for real-time games; days for correspondence. Faster controls are available against Stockfish. |
| Default game view | Board view for the position, or Clock view for larger clocks. |
| Player color | White, black or random. |
| Game type | Rated or casual when playing another person. |

Tap Save preset to keep the configuration or Start game to play. Options not relevant to the selected opponent or mode are hidden.