get_puzzle_race

Get info about a puzzle race

Server Lichess Integration karayaman/lichess-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 10 required

What get_puzzle_race does on Lichess Integration

AI agents call get_puzzle_race to retrieve information from Lichess Integration without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
raceId string ID of the puzzle race

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why get_puzzle_race needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about a puzzle race without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward data query operation with no potential for unintended consequences if called with arbitrary arguments. The only risk would be information disclosure, which is minimal in a chess platform context.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_puzzle_race' and description states 'Get info about a puzzle race' - purely informational retrieval with no modifications or side effects.

Questions about get_puzzle_race

What does the get_puzzle_race tool do? +

Get info about a puzzle race. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lichess Integration MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does get_puzzle_race accept? +

get_puzzle_race accepts 1 parameter: raceId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on get_puzzle_race? +

Register the Lichess Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_puzzle_race: 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 Lichess Integration. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_puzzle_race? +

get_puzzle_race is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_puzzle_race? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_puzzle_race 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 get_puzzle_race completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_puzzle_race. 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 get_puzzle_race? +

get_puzzle_race is provided by the Lichess Integration MCP server (karayaman/lichess-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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