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MCP Chess

by alexandreroman

MCP Chess is a Model Context Protocol server that provides chess functionality for Claude AI Assistant. It extends Claude's capabilities to generate chess board images, suggest moves, and check move legality.

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What is MCP Chess?

MCP Chess is a server that allows Claude AI to interact with chess games. It leverages the Model Context Protocol to provide Claude with the ability to understand and manipulate chess positions.

How to use MCP Chess?

To use MCP Chess, download the appropriate binary for your operating system from the Releases page. Make the file executable (macOS/Linux). Configure Claude Desktop by adding the MCP server configuration to the 'Edit Config' section in the 'Developer' tab. Once configured, you can ask Claude to perform chess-related tasks using natural language prompts.

Key features of MCP Chess

  • Generate chess board images from FEN strings

  • Suggest the next move in a chess game

  • Check if a move is legal

  • Built with Spring Boot, Spring AI, and Java 21

Use cases of MCP Chess

  • Playing chess with Claude

  • Analyzing chess positions with Claude

  • Generating chess diagrams

  • Checking move legality

FAQ from MCP Chess

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows AI models like Claude to interact with external tools and services.

What is a FEN string?

FEN stands for Forsyth-Edwards Notation. It's a standard notation for describing a particular chess position of a chess game.

How do I install MCP Chess?

Download the appropriate binary for your OS, make it executable (macOS/Linux), and configure Claude Desktop to use the server.

What versions of Claude are supported?

This server is designed to work with Claude AI Assistant.

What are the dependencies for building from source?

The project requires Java 21, Maven, and GraalVM for native compilation.