The short answer
The registry records Lichess.org Non-Profit Chess Platform Voluntary Patron Donation as a possible interpretation of LICHESS *PATRON. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of LICHESS *PATRON mean?
- LICHESS * PATRON
- Before the asterisk, "LICHESS" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "PATRON" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why Lichess Charged Your Card
Unreviewed registry note: The descriptor LICHESS *PATRON indicates a recurring monthly or annual voluntary financial contribution made to Lichess.org, a popular open-source, non-profit online chess server. Unlike commercial gaming platforms that lock features behind paywalls or advertising models, Lichess provides unlimited access to puzzle tools, computer game analysis, and matchmaking entirely free of charge. The platform relies exclusively on community donations and patron memberships to cover server hosting, database maintenance, and bandwidth expenses.
Unreviewed registry note: If this charge appears unexpectedly on your statement, it typically means someone in your household who plays chess enrolled in the voluntary patron program using your debit or credit card. Patrons receive an honorary wing icon next to their username as a token of appreciation, though no gameplay advantages or restricted features are tied to the contribution. Because these donations renew automatically each month on the anniversary of the initial sign-up, cardholders frequently discover the recurring debit months later during financial reviews.
- Unreviewed registry note: Voluntary recurring monthly patron donation ($5, $10, $20, or custom amount)
- Unreviewed registry note: Annual lump-sum non-profit patron contribution to support server hosting
- Unreviewed registry note: Account contribution made by a chess enthusiast in your household
- Unreviewed registry note: Recurring donation renewal processed via Stripe or PayPal
- Unreviewed registry note: Check whether anyone in your household plays chess on lichess.org.
- Unreviewed registry note: Log into lichess.org, click on your username in the top right, and select Patron.
- Unreviewed registry note: Check your email inbox for tax-exempt non-profit donation receipts sent from [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
What can the LICHESS *PATRON lookup establish?
It provides a reference for this exact statement wording and the registry's recorded interpretation. It cannot establish that you authorized the payment or confirm the merchant from a name match. Inspect this entry's evidence status and compare the original transaction with your account records.
What should I ask my issuer about LICHESS *PATRON?
Provide the exact descriptor, amount, date and pending or posted status. Ask which transaction system was used and which merchant or originator details are available. Explain any suspected error or unauthorized payment explicitly and keep the institution's response.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Association Lichess. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Lichess Official Portal https://lichess.org/
- Lichess Patron & Financial Transparency https://lichess.org/patron
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