chess-mcp
MCP server for Chess.com data access. chess-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by pab1it0. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 10 tools, including get_player_profile, get_player_stats, is_player_online, get_titled_players, get_player_current_games, get_player_games_by_month, get_player_game_archives and download_player_games_pgn, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Game/Chess and Tool/Docker.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides standardized access to Chess.com's public API data, including player profiles, game records, and club information.
How to use this MCP
You can run it via Docker (recommended) or directly using UV. Configure it in Claude Desktop by editing the config file to point to the Docker container or local installation.
What this MCP can be used for
The MCP enables AI assistants to search and analyze chess-related data, including player stats, game archives, titled players, and club information without requiring authentication.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chess-mcp MCP server?
chess-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from pab1it0. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect chess-mcp to my AI client?
Add chess-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does chess-mcp provide?
chess-mcp provides 10 tools: get_player_profile, get_player_stats, is_player_online, get_titled_players, get_player_current_games, get_player_games_by_month, get_player_game_archives, download_player_games_pgn, get_club_profile and get_club_members.
Is chess-mcp free to use?
chess-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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