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On his way to becoming the highest rated chess player in
history, Garry Kasparov has been involved in some of the most significant
matches ever played. From the storied first World Championship encounter with
Anatoly Karpov in 1984 to last year's historic battle with IBM's Deep Blue,
Kasparov's remarkable skills have enabled him to consistently rise above the
competition.
The following matches are but a brief cross-section of the memorable chess
events Kasparov has competed in over the course of his remarkable career.
Each match included some of the greatest game play ever recorded. And the
fascinating stories surrounding each event greatly heightened worldwide
interest in the game of chess itself.
At 34 years of age, Garry Kasparov is still in the prime of his career. His
list of historic matches will undoubtedly grow longer well into the next
century.
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Interview:Garry Kasparov's thoughts on the match, on the future of chess-playing computers and the psychology behind the game.
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Kasparov FAQ:What you want to know about the greatest player in history
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How he works:Get inside the head of the World Champion as he plots his next move
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1997 FIDE Rating List:How Kasparov ranks against the rest of the chess-playing world
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The Kasparov Team:The advisors in Kasparov's corner.
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the team behind the technology:"Kasparov, in addition to the intuition and the strong evaluation capabilities that he has, is able to learn and adapt very quickly. We have to be able to deal with that." - Murray Campbell, Deep Blue development team
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Chess Pieces no. 41
Wilhelm Steinitz defeated Johann Hermann Zuckertort in the first world championship of chess, in 1886. Chess was the second sport to have a world championship, after billiards (1873).
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