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

Q: How do I integrate Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence with Windsurf?

Add the server configuration to your mcpconfig.json file inside the .codeium/windsurf directory. Once you refresh your MCP panel, Cascade discovers the available tools and starts executing commands immediately.

Q: Can Windsurf use Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence for live tracking?

Yes. The agent uses gettvchannels and listlivestreamers to see who is active right now. It updates your workspace as the broadcast data changes.

Q: Does Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence in Windsurf handle player stats?

It does. By using getplayerdata and getleaderboards, the agent pulls public rankings and profiles. You get current competitive standings without leaving your IDE.

Windsurf executes complex chess analysis by chaining Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence tools directly into your coding workflow.

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Autonomous game analysis with Windsurf

Cascade reads your requirements and pulls match history using `get_user_games`. It then sequences the data to spot tactical patterns without you manually triggering each request. You define the goal, like finding a player's common openings, and the agent handles the rest. It pulls the stats and maps them out in your editor.

Real-time broadcast monitoring in Windsurf

Stay updated on ongoing tournaments by calling `list_broadcasts` through the MCP Server. Your agent tracks the status of official events and keeps your context fresh. It connects directly to the live stream data. You get the latest moves and game states without ever switching tabs.

Instant puzzle generation for Windsurf

Grab the daily challenge using `get_daily_puzzle` to test your logic. The agent fetches the board state and presents it for immediate review. It brings the specific position into your workspace. You analyze the tactics while the agent maintains the connection to the underlying data source.

Setup guide

Set up Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.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 Windsurf

Add the server configuration to your `mcp_config.json` file inside the `.codeium/windsurf` directory. Once you refresh your MCP panel, Cascade discovers the available tools and starts executing commands immediately.

Yes. The agent uses `get_tv_channels` and `list_live_streamers` to see who is active right now. It updates your workspace as the broadcast data changes.

It does. By using `get_player_data` and `get_leaderboards`, the agent pulls public rankings and profiles. You get current competitive standings without leaving your IDE.

This server only accesses public Lichess API endpoints. It never touches your private credentials or personal account information during any tool execution.

It removes the friction of manual data collection. You get direct access to game logs, leaderboards, and live events within your existing development environment.

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