How do I install the chess mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Chess MCP Server

A [Model Context Protocol][mcp] (MCP) server for Chess.com's Published Data API.

Local serverstdio

What is the Chess MCP Server?

A [Model Context Protocol][mcp] (MCP) server for Chess.com's Published Data API.

What the server does

Access player profiles, stats, and game records
Search games by date and player
Check player online status
Get information about clubs and titled players
No authentication required (uses Chess.com's public API)
Docker containerization support

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_player_profile	Get a player's profile from Chess.com
get_player_stats	Get a player's stats from Chess.com
is_player_online	Check if a player is currently online on Chess.com
get_titled_players	Get a list of titled players from Chess.com
get_player_current_games	Get a player's ongoing games on Chess.com
get_player_games_by_month	Get a player's games for a specific month from Chess.com
get_player_game_archives	Get a list of available monthly game archives for a player on Chess.com
download_player_games_pgn	Download PGN files for all games in a specific month from Chess.com
get_club_profile	Get information about a club on Chess.com
get_club_members	Get members of a club on Chess.com

How to install the Chess MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "chess": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "-i",
        "pab1it0/chess-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Chess MCP to Testing.”
“Use Chess MCP to Games.”
“Use Chess MCP to Clubs.”

Frequently asked questions

A [Model Context Protocol][mcp] (MCP) server for Chess.com's Published Data API. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.