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Chess.com MCP Server

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get_team_match_board

Retrieve a specific board from a daily team match on Chess.com by providing the match ID and board number.

Instructions

Get a board from a daily team match on Chess.com

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
boardYes
match_idYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.8.0

TDQS

A3.7/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the behavioral burden. 'Get' clearly implies a read-only operation with no side effects, but the description does not mention what kind of board data is returned, whether this is final/archived data, or any access considerations. This is adequate but not rich.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. The key resource ('a board') appears immediately, and the qualifier ('daily team match') is concise and relevant.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With no output schema, no annotations, and 0% parameter description coverage, the description leaves important context unspecified: what a board is, what board numbers are valid, and what the response contains. It is too minimal for an agent to call this with full confidence.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain what match_id or board values represent beyond the words themselves. An agent cannot tell what a valid board identifier is or how it relates to the match, leaving a significant semantic gap.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific verb ('Get'), a specific resource ('a board'), and the context ('daily team match'). This distinguishes it from the sibling get_live_team_match_board (daily vs live) and get_team_match (board vs whole match).

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The word 'daily' gives clear context for when this tool applies, implicitly distinguishing it from live team match boards. However, it does not explicitly name an alternative or state when not to use it, so it stops short of a 5.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.