lichess-mcp
Natural language interface for Lichess chess platform. lichess-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by karayaman. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 11 tools, including set_token, get_my_profile, get_user_profile, create_challenge, make_move, get_ongoing_games, export_game and get_cloud_eval, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Integration and Game/Chess.
What is this MCP
This MCP provides a natural language interface to interact with Lichess, enabling users to manage chess games, analyze positions, and control their account through conversational commands.
How to use this MCP
Configure with a Lichess API token (via environment variables or runtime setting) and integrate with Claude Desktop for natural language interaction. Supports account management, game play, analysis, and tournament participation.
What this MCP can be used for
Playing chess games, analyzing positions, managing Lichess account, joining tournaments, and interacting with other players - all through natural language commands.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lichess-mcp MCP server?
lichess-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from karayaman. 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 lichess-mcp to my AI client?
Add lichess-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 lichess-mcp provide?
lichess-mcp provides 11 tools: set_token, get_my_profile, get_user_profile, create_challenge, make_move, get_ongoing_games, export_game, get_cloud_eval, get_arena_tournaments, join_arena and create_arena.
Is lichess-mcp free to use?
lichess-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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