Deep Blue versus Garry Kasparov normal chess tournament conditions, and in particular, time controls. "February 11". The second game began with the Open Catalan Opening. Kasparov played in what could be called a preemptive style blocking all Deep Blue's attempts. The game lasted for 73 moves but eventually Deep Blue's operator had to resign the game for the computer in a position where both players had a bishop but Kasparov had three pawns to Deep Blue's one. "February 13". In the third game Kasparov played the Sicilian Defence to which Deep Blue responded with the Alapin Variation. The game lasted for 39 moves and was
Deep Blue versus Garry Kasparov the only game in the match that Black won. "February 17". The sixth game was an illustration of just how badly computers can play in some positions. Employing anti-computer tactics and keeping the focus of the game on long-term planning, Kasparov slowly improved his position throughout the mid-game while Deep Blue wasted time doing nothing. By the end of the game, Deep Blue's pieces were crammed into its queenside corner, with no moves to make aside from shuffling its king. Kasparov had all the time in the world to finish the rout. Kasparov's next move would probably have been 44.Qe7