Overview
What is Chess?
Chess is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides chess FEN (Forsyth‑Edwards Notation) validation and ASCII board visualization. It is designed for integration into MCP‑compatible AI assistants, enabling them to interpret and display chess positions from FEN strings.
How to use Chess?
Configure the server with an XBY‑APIKEY from xiaobenyang.com. Use one of three transports (SSE, streamable HTTP, or STDIO) as shown in the sample configurations. Invoke the visualize_fen tool to convert a FEN string into an ASCII chess board.
Key features of Chess
- Validates chess FEN notation
- Visualizes FEN as an ASCII chess board
- Easy integration with MCP‑compatible AI assistants
- Requires XBY‑APIKEY for authentication
- Supports SSE, streamable HTTP, and STDIO transports
- Online inspector available for testing
Use cases of Chess
- An AI assistant displays a chess board from a FEN string during a game analysis.
- A chatbot validates whether a user‑supplied FEN is correctly formatted.
- A teaching tool visualizes chess positions step by step from FEN sequences.
- A developer tests and debugs FEN output with an online inspector.
FAQ from Chess
How do I get an XBY‑APIKEY?
Visit the XiaoBenYang website at https://xiaobenyang.com, register an account, and you will receive an API key.
What transport options does Chess support?
The server supports SSE (Server‑Sent Events), Streamable HTTP, and STDIO transports. Configuration examples for each are provided in the README.
What tool does Chess provide?
The server provides one tool: visualize_fen, which converts FEN notation into an ASCII chess board representation.
Is there an online tool to test the Chess server?
Yes, an online inspector is available at https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/inspector/1777316659713027 for testing the tool.
