This Day In History - Computer Beats Man at Chess 1996

Computer Beats Man at Chess 1996

Monday, February 10, 2020

All Day

Be the first to attend this event.

Event Description

In the first game of a six-game match, an IBM computer dubbed“Deep Blue” becomes the first machine to beat a reigning world chess champion, Garry Kasparov. Despite this initial upset victory, man ultimately triumphed over machine as Kasparov goes went on to win the match, 4-2.

Event Location

Philadelphia, PA, United States