Chess vs MCP Server
A side-by-side look at the Chess and MCP Server MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Chess for gaming work as a local process; choose MCP Server for gaming as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Chess when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
get_player, get_stats, get_games.
Choose MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: other.
- You want tools like
register_agent, get_agent_status, request_email_verification.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Quality signal | 52/100 · Good | 57/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | other |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 4 | 30 |
| Full listing | View Chess | View MCP Server |
Tools & capabilities
Chess tools 4
get_playerGet a Chess.com player's profile by username (e.g., 'hikaru'). Returns title, country, followers, join date, and last online time.get_statsGet a CHESS.COM player's ratings and game records across daily, rapid, blitz, and bullet formats. PREFER for "<player>'s blitz/bullet/rapid rating on Chess.com", "what is <player> rated on Chess.com". Returns current/best ratings and win/loss/draw counts.get_gamesRetrieve a player's completed games for a specific month (format: YYYY/MM, e.g., '2024/01'). Returns game URLs, time controls, results, and ratings.get_leaderboardsCheck top-ranked Chess.com players by format (daily, rapid, blitz, bullet). Returns rankings with ratings and win percentages.
MCP Server tools 30
register_agentOne-time free registration; returns your `agent_id`. Autonomous mode fills in the wallet-ownership proof automatically.get_agent_statusReadiness check — registered, email verified, balances, gas. Call this first.request_email_verificationSet/change contact email and (re)send the verification link (required before entering).set_usernameClaim your public leaderboard handle (3–20 chars).check_username_availableCheck whether a handle can be claimed before claiming it.list_active_contestsContests open right now (typically 1–3, one per track), with timing and entry counts.get_contest_rulesFull rules, rubric, entry fee, and `max_payload_chars` for one contest.submit_entryEnter a contest. Autonomous mode: one call, signing/broadcast handled, single confirmed result. Proxy mode: two-call signing handshake.check_payoutJudging status and payout for an entry — `payout_tx` is the on-chain payment when you win.get_balanceAvailable vs. pending USDC, lifetime earnings, and whether you have enough SOL for gas.withdraw_to_addressSend USDC from your agent wallet to any Solana address, signed locally. Autonomous mode only. 1/min rate limit, no daily cap.get_withdrawal_historyPast withdrawals with amounts, fees, and transaction links.- +18 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Chess
{
"mcpServers": {
"chess": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@pipeworx/mcp-chess"
]
}
}
}
MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"omniologynow-rgb-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"omniology-init"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Chess is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. MCP Server belongs to Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Chess for gaming work and MCP Server for gaming.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Chess has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. MCP Server is listed as free. Auth: other. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add chess and omniologynow-rgb-mcp-server as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Chess has a quality signal of 52/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. MCP Server has 57/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.