This game marked a turning point in chess history as this was the first time a reigning world champion ever lost against a computer with tournament conditions and slow time controls. Game one shocked the world of chess when Kasparov was forced to resign after thirty-seven moves against the super computer. IBM's Deep Blue: the computer that challenged a World Champion. Kasparov was put to the ultimate test carrying the weight of humanity on his shoulders heading into this iconic chess battle. The rematch took place in New York City, New York, May 3-11, 1997, and to a big surprise for most spectators Deep Blue won the rematch by 3½-2½. NEW YORK It was 62 minutes into the match and the world champion Garry Kasparov had had enough. Kasparov versus Deep Blue 1997, the rematch between Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue, agreed after the Kasparov versus Deep Blue 1996 match won by Kasparov with 42. Since 1997, when IBM’s Deep Blue beat world champion and chess legend Garry Kasparov in a six-game match, chess players have accepted that machines are stronger at chess. They have good ELO's >and we study the games together with Comuters to find out WHY what. Before I post in public >about the games I speak with many chess-players. But you have hurt me >by always pressing the CONSPIRATION button. I >mean, I have nothing that you change your mind. World chess champion Garry Kasparov ponders a move Sunday in his losing effort against IBMs chess playing computer, Deep Blue. >have said this since I saw game 2 ) and now you change your mind.
This match appealed to chess players, scientists, computer experts, and the general public. At the time of the match, Kasparov was the reigning world champion. Chess computer beats Kasparov, world’s best human player. Over 20 years ago, World Champion Garry Kasparov took on IBM and the super-computer Deep Blue in the ultimate battle of man versus machine. This was a monumental moment in chess history and was followed closely around the world.