Predictions made by Ray Kurzweil this decade." Deep Fritz is a computer chess program—generally considered superior to the older Deep Blue — that has defeated or tied a number of human chess masters and opposing chess programs. Due to advances in personal computer performance, the Deep Fritz program can now run on ordinary personal computers, and different versions of it are available for purchase. In September 2002, "Chessmaster 9000", a widely available chess playing game from Ubisoft, defeated the then U.S. Chess Champion and International Grandmaster Larry Christiansen in a four-game match. In 2006 reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik was defeated 4:2 by Deep Fritz,
Deep Blue Orchestra an experience and a new way of presenting orchestral music than a performance" through its use of visual and lighting, performer interaction, and repertoire. Non-traditional elements of their orchestral playing include players performing all music by memory, no conductor, and interactive requests from the audience via SMS messaging. Deep Blue have established a youth education program called Young Blue, where school students get the opportunity to play with the group on stage. Deep Blue have performed in most major Australian cities. Deep Blue Orchestra The Deep Blue Orchestra, based in Australia, is a Brisbane based musical group which combines an