chess_reset

Reset the game to starting position

Server Chess MCP jerelvelarde/chessmcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What chess_reset does on Chess MCP

AI agents call chess_reset to permanently remove resources in Chess MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why chess_reset needs a policy

Resetting the game irreversibly discards the current game state and all moves made, returning to the starting position. The in-progress game data cannot be recovered after reset, making this a destructive operation. Severity is medium since it only affects a chess game session, not critical data or systems.

From the tool's definition Reset the game to starting position

Questions about chess_reset

What does the chess_reset tool do? +

Reset the game to starting position. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Chess MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on chess_reset? +

Register the Chess MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for chess_reset: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Chess MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is chess_reset? +

chess_reset is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit chess_reset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the chess_reset rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block chess_reset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for chess_reset. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides chess_reset? +

chess_reset is provided by the Chess MCP server (jerelvelarde/chessmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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