Chess.com Global Intelligence Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Track grandmaster stats and historical match data for deep chess research.
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Why people use Chess.com Global Intelligence
Chess.com Global Intelligence for Grandmaster Data Analysis
This Connector changes that. Just ask your agent to pull the last three months of games for a specific player. It handles the heavy lifting and gives you the clean data you actually need to make a decision.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to official Chess.com data through a natural conversation with your agent.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Scouting an opponent for a tournament
A coach asks their agent to pull the last three months of games for a specific player using get_player_monthly_games to find weaknesses.
- Real-world use case 02
Creating a daily chess news post
A content creator asks their agent to find the current daily puzzle and a list of active streamers using get_daily_chess_puzzle and list_active_streamers.
- Real-world use case 03
Researching grandmaster trends
A researcher asks their agent to list all players with the GM title and get their current stats using list_titled_players and get_player_stats.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Chess.com Global Intelligence capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Chess.com Global Intelligence.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Chess.com Global Intelligence.
- 01 Capability
Get global leaderboards
Get current top player rankings. Use this to see who is leading in different formats.
- 02 Capability
Get chess club details
Get metadata for a specific chess club. This shows you how clubs are structured.
- 03 Capability
Get country details chess
Get details for a country using its 2-letter ISO code. This helps with regional scouting.
- 04 Capability
Get player monthly games
Get games played by a specific user in a given month. This is great for analyzing recent form.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Chess.com Global Intelligence.
- 05 Capability
Get player profile
Get basic information about a Chess.com player. Use this to quickly check account details.
- 06 Capability
Get daily chess puzzle
Get the official daily chess puzzle. Use this to grab the current featured tactic.
- 07 Capability
Get random chess puzzle
Get a random chess tactic or puzzle. This is perfect for generating training content.
- 08 Capability
Get player stats
Get ratings and statistics for a specific player. This provides the core data for scouting reports.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Chess.com Global Intelligence.
- 09 Capability
List active streamers
List active Chess.com streamers. Use this to find people currently live on the platform.
- 10 Capability
Get tournament metadata
Get details for a specific tournament. This helps you research competition structures.
- 11 Capability
Get player game archives
List available monthly game archives for a player. Use this to see which months of data are accessible.
- 12 Capability
List titled players
List players who hold specific titles like GM or IM. This is useful for identifying top talent.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Chess.com Global Intelligence to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Chess.com Global Intelligence from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Chess.com Global Intelligence, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Chess.com Global Intelligence for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Chess.com Global Intelligence URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Chess.com Global Intelligence in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chesscom-global-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Chess.com Global Intelligence
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Chess.com Global Intelligence, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chesscom-global-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Chess.com Global Intelligence
Ask Copilot: "Using Chess.com Global Intelligence, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chesscom-global-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Chess.com Global Intelligence
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Chess.com Global Intelligence, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"chesscom-global-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Chess.com Global Intelligence
Ask Cline: "Using Chess.com Global Intelligence, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add chesscom-global-intelligence --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cZTPw1mKa5BrSyooB9GIvgd6KEtMNjOjb3JDQS6W/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Chess.com Global Intelligence
Ask Claude: "Using Chess.com Global Intelligence, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Chess.com can move forward.
This is for chess coaches who need to scout opponents, content creators who need high-integrity match data for videos, and competitive players who want to track their progress against the global leaderboard.
Chess Coach
Uses the Connector on Tuesday afternoons to pull a student's last three months of games to identify recurring opening mistakes.
Chess Content Creator
Uses the Connector to find the daily puzzle and active streamers to build a daily news summary for their audience.
Competitive Player
Uses the Connector to monitor their own rating trends and check the top 10 rankings in specific game formats.
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Before you connect
Questions about Chess.com.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Chess.com Global Intelligence find my friends?
No, this Connector is designed for general research and data retrieval. It can pull public profiles and ratings but does not access your personal friend list or private messages.
How do I get grandmaster stats with Chess.com Global Intelligence?
You can simply ask your agent to look up a specific player's stats. It will pull their current ratings and win rates across various formats like Blitz and Rapid.
Can I use Chess.com Global Intelligence for my chess blog?
Yes, it's perfect for content creators. You can use it to grab the daily puzzle, find active streamers, or pull match archives to share with your audience.
Does Chess.com Global Intelligence show live games?
It provides access to historical game archives and monthly data. It does not show real-time live moves as they happen.
Can I find specific puzzles using Chess.com Global Intelligence?
Yes, you can ask for the official daily puzzle or request a random tactic for training. Your agent will fetch the title and details for you.
Does Chess.com Global Intelligence require an API key?
No, you do not need a separate API key for public discovery access when using this Connector through Vinkius.
Can my AI automatically find the current ratings for a specific Grandmaster like Magnus Carlsen?
Yes! Use the get_player_stats capability with the username. Your agent will respond with the current and best ratings for Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid formats, along with their recent win/loss record.
Is it possible to retrieve all games played by a user in a specific month for technical analysis?
Absolutely. First use get_player_game_archives to see available periods, then run get_player_monthly_games for the target year and month. It will return the complete PGN data for all matches in that window.
Does the integration permit listing all active Grandmasters (GMs) on the platform?
Yes. The list_titled_players action allows your agent to fetch the complete list of usernames for any official title, including GM, WGM, IM, and FM, directly from the platform.
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