Kaissa

Kaissa is a chess program developed by the Russian Chess Federation and the Moscow State University. Its development began in the late 1960s and early 1970s, making it one of the early pioneers in computer chess. The program was named after the ancient Greek goddess of victory.

Kaissa achieved significant success in the realm of computer chess tournaments. It competed in and won several World Computer Chess Championships, demonstrating its strong playing ability against other chess software of its era. Its victories contributed to the advancement of artificial intelligence research, particularly in the field of game-playing algorithms. The program employed various search algorithms and evaluation functions to analyze chess positions and determine optimal moves. Over time, Kaissa underwent several revisions and improvements, reflecting the evolving understanding of computer chess strategies and computational power. While newer and more powerful chess engines have since surpassed its capabilities, Kaissa remains an important historical marker in the development of artificial intelligence and computer chess.