Deep Blue (chess computer) offer, but Kasparov refused a rematch. Deep Blue, with its capability of evaluating 200 million positions per second, was the fastest computer to face a world chess champion. Today, in computer chess research and matches of world class players against computers, the focus of play has often shifted to software , rather than using dedicated chess hardware. Modern chess programs like Houdini, Rybka, Deep Fritz or Deep Junior are more efficient than the programs during Deep Blue's era. In a November 2006 match between Deep Fritz and world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik, the program ran on a computer system containing
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