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Synopsis

Six chess games took place over nine days in May 1997, culminating in Garry Kasparov's historic match against IBM's Deep Blue in New York City.

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Why Watch

  • See Garry Kasparov face off against Deep Blue in 1997.
  • Find out how emotions influenced a chess match outcome.
  • Meet the first computer to defeat a world champion.

Did You Know

  • The match between Kasparov and Deep Blue took place over nine days.
  • Garry Kasparov is considered the greatest human chess player ever.
  • The entire contest consisted of six chess games.

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Chess enthusiastsAI technology fansGarry Kasparov followers
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Garry Kasparov play against Deep Blue?

Garry Kasparov played against Deep Blue on May 2, 1997.

How many games were played in the match between Kasparov and Deep Blue?

The match consisted of six chess games over nine days.

What was a significant factor in the outcome of the match?

Many believe that emotions were a significant factor in the outcome of the match.

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