How to Use the Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence on Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server configuration under the mcpServers block. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the chess tools available via the hammer icon in your chat input.

Q: How does Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP Server handle live broadcasts on Claude Desktop?

The server uses listbroadcasts to fetch active tournament feeds from Lichess. Claude Desktop parses the live moves, lets you ask questions about the current position, and suggests engine-level improvements.

Q: What is the daily puzzle tool used for?

The getdailypuzzle tool fetches the featured tactical problem of the day. You can ask your agent to walk you through the solution steps without spoiling the final moves.

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Run live tournament analysis inside Claude Desktop

The `list_broadcasts` tool pulls live tournament data directly into your Claude Desktop chat window. You get immediate access to active Lichess grandmaster games, move orders, and tournament standings without switching tabs. Claude Desktop uses this live feed to evaluate tactical chess patterns on the fly. It pairs the broadcast data with `get_tv_channels` to track what games are currently featured on Lichess TV inside Claude Desktop.

Audit player profiles with this MCP Server

The `get_player_data` tool retrieves public rating profiles, win-loss ratios, and performance metrics for any active Lichess account inside Claude Desktop. You feed a username to your Claude Desktop agent, and it instantly maps out their tournament history and rating trends. To dig deeper, Claude Desktop runs `get_user_activity` and `get_user_games` to reconstruct recent match behaviors. You spot opening weaknesses, tactical blind spots, and time-management habits on Lichess before your next match using Claude Desktop.

Track team rosters and active streamers

The `get_team_members` tool pulls the complete roster of any public Lichess team straight into your Claude Desktop workspace. Claude Desktop uses this list to audit active participants, find high-rated players, and organize tournament rosters. You keep tabs on the Lichess community inside Claude Desktop by combining this with `list_live_streamers` and `get_users_online_status`. Claude Desktop checks who is actively broadcasting their games, making it easy to coordinate community events or watch live chess commentary.

Setup guide

Set up Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under lichessorg-open-chess-intelligence-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lichessorg-open-chess-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the MCP server configuration under the `mcpServers` block. Restart Claude Desktop, and you will see the chess tools available via the hammer icon in your chat input.

Yes. You ask Claude Desktop to pull your game history using `get_user_games` and then run tactical reviews on your move choices. The agent reads the raw PGN data and highlights where your position crumbled.

The server uses `list_broadcasts` to fetch active tournament feeds from Lichess. Claude Desktop parses the live moves, lets you ask questions about the current position, and suggests engine-level improvements.

The `get_daily_puzzle` tool fetches the featured tactical problem of the day. You can ask your agent to walk you through the solution steps without spoiling the final moves.

This MCP server only touches public Lichess chess data, including public player profiles, match history logs, and open broadcast feeds. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated sandbox, meaning your private Claude Desktop chats and personal API keys never touch the public Lichess network.

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