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What is the best (faster) browser to play in Lichess?

That's technically correct. Chrome isn't open source, but Chromium is. Chrome is Chromium, with some Google branding and tracking.
I've just now installed Chromium 45.0.2413.0; however it appears that unlike Chrome, one needs to manually run a batch script to "automatically" install stable updates. (I tried Chocolatey with many challenges; for now I'll simply manually install stable Chromium releases as they occur.)
Chromium isn't all that great on Windows: you're better off just using Chrome, because like you said, Chromium doesn't update automatically. There are no central Chromium update servers, though iirc there is an automatic Jenkins build somewhere.

I use Chromium on Linux, where updating is a lot more centralized, so it's not an issue.
If you want to have a fast brower without any pre-installed extensions go for a clean chromium build. It's not very comfy all things considered, as you have to take care of most things yourself. If in need for a more comfortable browser, but slightly outperformed by most Chromium builds, go for a Firefox fork like Waterfox or Cyberfox; both viable options.

Generally, it's like a condom, try it out, if it fits, great, if not, throw it in the can and try another size. There's not a best browser for every need, and even when only facing two different weighted options you're in for a headache when deciding.

For me it's Cyberfox, because Privacy = Customizability > Stability > Speed. My internet connection's the bottleneck, anyways.

By the way: when using browser extensions like adblock, never cleaning the cache, always having a full history, not deleting cookies, a "better" browser shouldn't be the first attention. I've read many "reviews" by people comparing a three year old installation of Firefox to a new installation of a Chromium build. As it is with every piece of software, software ages. So if you're suddenly getting lags, you should either take a look at your hardware, or invest a few minutes in locating and taking care of the usual subjects.
With Firefox there is some problem ( at least on Win7 platform ). Overtime it slows down, there is a terrible lag between the mouse move and the move actually appearing on the board ( not server lag, but local! ). It seems to be waisting resources, something is leaking there. ( I have the latest version of Firefox. )

With Chrome it is stable. I also recommend turning off move animation, because it makes it faster.
#17 same here. Win 7 (Intel HD Graphics 3000), latest Firefox, performs bad. No problems with Chrome.

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