Welcome to Caissa's Web!
In addition to extensive chess resources such as games databases, tutorials, and biographies, we offer one of the most powerful and easy to use chess-playing engines on the Internet. You can play live, real-time games against other members from all over the world, or just play against the resident computer. If you're not in the mood for a live game, you can head over to the chat rooms, sign up for Correspondence Games, or get up to date on what's going on in the Community Bulletin Boards.
If it is chess instruction that you are looking for, Caissa offers chess columns and self-test lectures, and a separate bulletin board for chess discussion. Whether you are a beginning chess player or an International Grandmaster, Caissa offers something for everyone.
For those members looking for creativity and self-expression, Caissa's Web offers Member Info Pages--the ability for a member to setup their own personal website, combining their own content with the chess-related resources and technology provided by Caissa's Web.
Caissa also offers extensive communications features including chat rooms, bulletin boards and the Caissa Message Center which allows members to send and receive messages within the Caissa website as well as send and receive external Internet email with a full-featured web-based email interface. All members receive their own "your_handle@caissa.com" email address.
If you have always wanted to learn about chess, or wanted to get your children or family interested in chess, then the Caissa community is the place for you. Caissa's Web is a constantly monitored, safe environment to learn about chess, make friends, and participate in many of the regularly scheduled activities. We are confident that once you've signed up, Caissa will become one of your favorite destinations on the Internet. Some of our outstanding features and benefits include:
- No Software to Download - If you have a standard web browser (like Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, AOL or WebTV/MSNTV, Firefox) and an Internet connection, then you can use Caissa's Web. Caissa's Web is designed on open technological standards, unlike other chess servers which use proprietary chess "clients" that must be downloaded and installed.
- Easy to Use - Unlike other chess servers that require you to learn cryptic text commands, Caissa's interface is fully point-and-click. Customizable, graphical toolbars on each page allow you to quickly jump from one area of Caissa to another.
- Safe, Secure Environment - Although freedom of expression is a fundamental part of the Caissa philosophy, respect and consideration for other members is of the highest priority and will not be compromised. Site Administrators are easily contacted through the Message Center or through e-mail to address any problems that may arise. Any violations of Caissa community standards and rules of netiquette are dealt with immediately.
- Accessible to Everyone - You don't need the fastest modem or most expensive computer to access Caissa. In fact you don't even need your own Internet connection! Because Caissa is designed using open technological standards, she can be accessed from any web browser and Internet connection (we recommend at least a dialup modem connection with the Netscape, Microsoft or Firefox browser for the best performance). This includes your home computer, the computer at work, a terminal in your public library, or even a friend's computer.
We encourage you to sign up for a free, no-obligation 14 day trial membership and see for yourself why Caissa is the most active and dynamic chess community on the World Wide Web. Thanks for visiting Caissa's Web and good luck in your games!
