# Chess MCP Server

> Use this tool when you need to engage in online chess games with interactive and persistent gameplay. It solves problems of limited chess platforms and inconsistent game states by providing a web-based interface for making moves using standard algebraic notation. The Chess MCP Server takes user input in the form of chess moves and outputs updated game states, ideal for chess enthusiasts and developers seeking to integrate chess functionality into their applications.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ibuildthecloud-chess-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ibuildthecloud-chess-mcp

## Description

Provides an interactive chess game experience through MCP tools with a web-based chessboard interface. Enables users to play chess games, make moves using standard algebraic notation, and manage persistent game state across sessions.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.75
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/bhbmt3hhmt)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/ibuildthecloud/chess-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "ibuildthecloud-chess-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ibuildthecloud-chess-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ibuildthecloud-chess-mcp/pull`

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