Chess Analysis Assistant for Claude
This tool helps you analyze chess positions and get professional evaluations using Stockfish, right within Claude! You can:
- Get position evaluations
- See visual board representations
- Analyze different moves and variations
- Look up positions in the masters database (games played by 2200+ rated players)
Requirements
- Claude Desktop installed on your computer
- Git installed on your system
Quick Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Chess Analysis Assistant for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Mac and Linux Users
Open Terminal and run this command:
That's it! The script will:
- Install required dependencies (Node.js 20+, Stockfish, Cairo)
- Configure Claude Desktop
- Set up the Chess Assistant
Manual Installation (Windows or Advanced Users)
If you prefer to install manually or are using Windows, follow these steps:
Requirements
- Node.js version 20 or higher
- Stockfish chess engine
- Cairo graphics library (for board visualization)
Step-by-Step Installation
Step 1: Install Dependencies
Mac Users:
Windows Users:
- Install Node.js (LTS version)
- Download Stockfish and add it to your PATH
- Install Cairo
Step 2: Install Chess Assistant
Step 3: Configure Claude Desktop
- Open Claude Desktop
- Navigate to the configuration file:
- Add this configuration:
- Save and restart Claude Desktop
Using the Chess Assistant
- Open Claude Desktop
- Look for the tools icon ( ) - it should show chess analysis tools
- Try these example prompts:
Features
Position Analysis
- Engine evaluation using Stockfish
- Visual board representation
- Best move suggestions
- Move validation
Masters Database
- Search positions in games played by 2200+ rated players
- Filter games by date range
- See win/draw statistics
- View most common moves with success rates
- Browse recent master games with player ratings
Need Help?
If you run into any issues:
- Make sure all requirements are installed correctly
- Verify Stockfish is accessible from your command line
- Check that all paths in your Claude Desktop configuration are correct
- Restart Claude Desktop after making any changes
Common Issues
- "Tools not showing up in Claude": Make sure you've configured Claude Desktop correctly
- "Stockfish not found": Verify Stockfish is installed and accessible from the command line
- "Node version error": Make sure you have Node.js version 20 or higher installed
- "Canvas installation failed": Make sure Cairo is installed correctly for your operating system
Chess Analysis Assistant for Claude
This tool helps you analyze chess positions and get professional evaluations using Stockfish, right within Claude! You can:
- Get position evaluations
- See visual board representations
- Analyze different moves and variations
- Look up positions in the masters database (games played by 2200+ rated players)
Requirements
- Claude Desktop installed on your computer
- Git installed on your system
Quick Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Chess Analysis Assistant for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
Mac and Linux Users
Open Terminal and run this command:
That's it! The script will:
- Install required dependencies (Node.js 20+, Stockfish, Cairo)
- Configure Claude Desktop
- Set up the Chess Assistant
Manual Installation (Windows or Advanced Users)
If you prefer to install manually or are using Windows, follow these steps:
Requirements
- Node.js version 20 or higher
- Stockfish chess engine
- Cairo graphics library (for board visualization)
Step-by-Step Installation
Step 1: Install Dependencies
Mac Users:
Windows Users:
- Install Node.js (LTS version)
- Download Stockfish and add it to your PATH
- Install Cairo
Step 2: Install Chess Assistant
Step 3: Configure Claude Desktop
- Open Claude Desktop
- Navigate to the configuration file:
- Add this configuration:
- Save and restart Claude Desktop
Using the Chess Assistant
- Open Claude Desktop
- Look for the tools icon ( ) - it should show chess analysis tools
- Try these example prompts:
Features
Position Analysis
- Engine evaluation using Stockfish
- Visual board representation
- Best move suggestions
- Move validation
Masters Database
- Search positions in games played by 2200+ rated players
- Filter games by date range
- See win/draw statistics
- View most common moves with success rates
- Browse recent master games with player ratings
Need Help?
If you run into any issues:
- Make sure all requirements are installed correctly
- Verify Stockfish is accessible from your command line
- Check that all paths in your Claude Desktop configuration are correct
- Restart Claude Desktop after making any changes
Common Issues
- "Tools not showing up in Claude": Make sure you've configured Claude Desktop correctly
- "Stockfish not found": Verify Stockfish is installed and accessible from the command line
- "Node version error": Make sure you have Node.js version 20 or higher installed
- "Canvas installation failed": Make sure Cairo is installed correctly for your operating system