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90 minPGdocumentaryWorth a watch
6.4/ 10(25 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in the sixth game of their 1997 rematch, marking the first time a computer won a multi-game match against a World Champion.

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Why Watch

  • See Garry Kasparov's historic matches against Deep Blue.
  • Find out about the accusations of cheating against IBM.
  • Meet the 18th-century Turk chess automaton.

Did You Know

  • Garry Kasparov was the World Champion from 1985 to 2000.
  • Deep Blue won the decisive sixth game in the 1997 rematch.
  • Kasparov accused IBM of cheating during the rematch in 1997.
  • The film was nominated for a 2003 International Documentary Association award.

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Chess enthusiastsTechnology history buffsFans of competitive sports
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Who directed Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine?

Game Over: Kasparov and the Machine was directed by Vikram Jayanti.

What was the outcome of the rematch between Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue?

Deep Blue won the decisive sixth game, marking the first time a computer defeated the World Champion in a match of several games.

What accusations did Garry Kasparov make against IBM during the match?

Kasparov accused the IBM team of cheating, suspecting that a human player was used to enhance Deep Blue's strategic strength.

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