Chess Esca
Rank #28,298io.github.AnglerfishChess/chess-esca-mcp
Read chess positions by the rules: legality with its evidence, draws, facts, openings, PGN
What you can do with Chess Esca
Chess Esca is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by AnglerfishChess. It ranks #28,298 of 167,945 active servers on MCP Toplist. Chess Esca is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Sep 3, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 11, 2026.
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.
What Chess Esca can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using Chess Esca
The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.
Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
No runtime, credential or payment requirements are recorded for this server beyond the declaration above.
Connect Chess Esca and confirm it works
claude mcp add chess-esca-mcp -- uvx chess-esca-mcp[mcp_servers.chess-esca-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["chess-esca-mcp"]Add to ~/.codex/config.toml.
{
"mcpServers": {
"chess-esca-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"chess-esca-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config).
{
"mcpServers": {
"chess-esca-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"chess-esca-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project).
{
"servers": {
"chess-esca-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"chess-esca-mcp"
]
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
{
"mcpServers": {
"chess-esca-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"chess-esca-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"chess-esca-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"chess-esca-mcp"
]
}
}
}After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for Chess Escayet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Sep 3, 2026
- Latest version published
- Sep 11, 2026
- Version history
- 1 version tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 3, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- Profile checked
- Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
- Ranking data as of
- Nov 3, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 12, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Sep 12, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain Chess Esca? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.4.0 | Sep 11, 2026 |
Ranks ahead of 139,647 of 167,945 servers on MCP Toplist.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Chess Esca?
- Chess Esca is maintained by AnglerfishChess, which publishes 2 MCP servers (4 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is Chess Esca listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — Chess Esca is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does Chess Esca have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of Chess Esca, most recently published on Sep 11, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Chess Esca?
- The source code for Chess Esca is hosted at github.com/AnglerfishChess/esca.
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