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BetterChess for VS Code

co.betterchess/betterchess

Chess MCP for Claude: engine analysis, attack maps, game review. One URL, no install.

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Install BetterChess in VS Code

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "betterchess": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.betterchess.co"
    }
  }
}

Requires agent mode. MCP: Open User Configuration puts the same block in every workspace. VS Code docs

What VS Code can do once it is connected

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