Historical Events tagged with "garry kasparov"

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Science & Technology

Deep Blue Defeats Garry Kasparov in Chess Rematch

May 11th, 1997 27 years ago

Deep Blue, an advanced chess-playing supercomputer developed by IBM, achieved a groundbreaking victory by defeating reigning world champion Garry Kasparov in the sixth and final game of their rematch. The match, hosted in New York City, showcased the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence in a classic match format. Kasparov's loss signaled a significant moment in the intersection of technology and strategic thinking, as it represented the first time a computer had triumphed over a world chess champion in a formal competition.

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Science & Technology

Deep Blue triumphs over Garry Kasparov

February 10th, 1996 29 years ago

IBM's Deep Blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, achieved a groundbreaking success by defeating world champion Garry Kasparov in the first game of their six-game match. This iconic event took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and showcased the advanced capabilities of artificial intelligence in strategic thinking. Deep Blue's victory marked a significant milestone in computer science, highlighting its ability to analyze millions of moves per second.

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Sports & Recreation

Kasparov vs Anand: PCA World Championship Game

September 11th, 1995 29 years ago

The PCA World Chess Championship featured Garry Kasparov, the reigning champion, facing challenger Viswanathan Anand on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower in New York City. This highly anticipated match attracted worldwide attention, showcasing two of the greatest chess minds. The event highlighted the sophistication of the game at the time, blending intellect and strategy in the unique setting of one of the tallest buildings in the world.

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