What is the key difference between Chess MCP and MCP Server Runescape?

Chess MCP belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution, while MCP Server Runescape belongs to the Gaming category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Chess MCP or MCP Server Runescape in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Chess MCP and MCP Server Runescape free or paid?

Chess MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MCP Server Runescape operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Chess MCP lists 10 tools with 3 views and 88 GitHub stars. MCP Server Runescape lists 6 tools with 4 views and 13 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Chess MCP and MCP Server Runescape together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Chess MCP vs MCP Server Runescape

In-depth architectural comparison of the Chess MCP and MCP Server Runescape MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Chess MCP

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 59/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

MCP Server Runescape

Gaming · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Chess MCP if you need specialized Gaming tools running via a local process. Choose MCP Server Runescape if your workspace requires Gaming integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Chess MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_player_profile, get_player_stats, is_player_online.

Explore Chess MCP Details

Choose MCP Server Runescape when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Gaming domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: get_item_details, get_item_price_history, get_player_hiscore.

Explore MCP Server Runescape Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Chess MCP pab1ito Gaming	MCP Server Runescape stefan-xyz Gaming
Summary	Access Chess.com player data, game records, and other public information through standardized MCP interfaces, allowing AI assistants to search and analyze chess information.	An MCP server with tools for interacting with RuneScape (RS) and Old School RuneScape (OSRS) data, including item prices, player hiscores, and more.
Category & Scope	Gaming

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Chess MCP Tools (10)

get_player_profile

Get a player's profile from Chess.com

get_player_stats

Get a player's stats from Chess.com

is_player_online

Check if a player is currently online on Chess.com

get_titled_players

Get a list of titled players from Chess.com

get_player_current_games

Get a player's ongoing games on Chess.com

get_player_games_by_month

Get a player's games for a specific month from Chess.com

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Chess MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pab1ito-chess-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "pab1it0/chess-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MCP Server Runescape Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "stefan-xyz-mcp-server-runescape": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-runescape"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Chess MCP is categorized under Gaming and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MCP Server Runescape belongs to Gaming using local stdio subprocess. Select Chess MCP when you need capabilities focused on gaming and MCP Server Runescape when you require tools for gaming.

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