Chess MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_chess_player_profileB | Get the public profile for a Chess.com player by username. |
| get_chess_player_statsB | Get the stats for a Chess.com player by username. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 2 tools
The two tools target distinct aspects of a player: profile (general info) and stats (performance metrics). While both relate to a single player, they are clearly differentiated by their descriptions and purpose. There is minimal risk of confusion.
Both tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern: get_chess_player_profile and get_chess_player_stats. The naming is uniform, predictable, and clearly indicates the resource and action.
With only 2 tools, the server feels minimal, but it does cover two core capabilities. The count is borderline per the rubric—it's not trivial, but it's on the lower end of acceptable for a focused server.
The tool surface is severely limited for a chess domain. Obvious missing operations include fetching games, looking up leaderboards, or searching players. Agents would need many additional tools to perform common chess-related tasks, leaving significant gaps.