# Lichess

> Use this tool when you need to interact with the Lichess chess platform through natural language, manage accounts, play games, or analyze positions. It solves problems of accessibility and usability for chess enthusiasts, providing a seamless interface for AI-assisted gameplay and analysis. The tool takes natural language inputs and outputs chess moves, analysis, and game information, making it ideal for users seeking to enhance their chess experience with AI-powered interactions.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/karayaman-lichess  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/karayaman-lichess

## Description

This MCP server enables natural language interaction with the Lichess chess platform, integrating with its API to manage accounts, play games, analyze positions, and participate in tournaments. Developed by Alper Karayaman, it leverages the Model Context Protocol to provide a seamless interface for AI assistants like Claude Desktop to engage with Lichess functionalities. The server is particularly useful for chess enthusiasts looking to enhance their gameplay, analysis, and community engagement through AI-assisted interactions.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.92
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** api-integration
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/karayaman-lichess)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/karayaman/lichess-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": "karayaman-lichess"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/karayaman-lichess` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/karayaman-lichess/pull`

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