It’s a known position.” Kasparov said of his decision, “I lost my fighting spirit. Grandmaster John Fedorowicz later gave voice to the chess community’s shock at Kasparov’s loss: “Everybody was surprised that he resigned because it didn’t seem lost. The position left Kasparov defensive, but not helpless, and though he still had a playable position, Kasparov resigned-the first time in his career that he had conceded defeat. Deep Blue traded its bishop and rook for Kasparov’s queen, after sacrificing a knight to gain position on the board. In 1997, Kasparov abandoned his swashbuckling style, taking more of a wait-and-see approach this played in the computer’s favor and is commonly pointed to as the reason for his defeat. Deep Blue decisively beat world chess champion Garry Kasparov today, the first time a computer has been able to defeat the best human player in a match. The grandmaster was known for his unpredictable play, and he was able to defeat the computer by switching strategies mid-game.
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