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Karpov vs. Kasparov
WORLD CHAMPION CHESS MATCH 2002
Live on AOL
The
first world chess match broadcast over the Internet in Extreme 3D using X3D
Technology
December 19th and 20th 2002
ABC Studios News Building at Times Square, New York City
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Chess fans around the
world watched, Via their Computer in 3D, world champion chess
masters Antoly Karpov, 51
and Garry Kasparov, 39 play out
their historic rivalry online at America Online, Inc., the world's leading
interactive services company, on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19th and
20th 2002. in New York City. The event, consisted of four
50-minute time-controlled matches 25 minutes for each game, with an additional 10 seconds
for each move. David Blaine,
one of
the greatest magician on earth, made the first move to kick off this years chess
Tournament.
The two champions
first met in 1984, when 21-year-old Kasparov
challenged then number one champion Karpov. After five months and
a series of 17 consecutive draws, the World Chess Federation had to cancel the match,
citing the exhaustion of both players. The next year, Kasparov came back to
beat Karpov and made history by becoming the
youngest World Champion at age 22. Since then, Kasparov has defended his
title against Karpov in 1986, 1987, and 1990. The
Stakes are High Karpov, was the victor in this match against his old nemesis Garry
Kasparov. Follow the play by play action in my exclusive photo essay. |
David Blaine, one of the
greatest magician on earth, made the first move to kick off this years World
Chess Tournament.
Hey,
Nice toss!
David Blaine Autograph
Antoly
Karpov, with Garry Kasparov Wearing X3D Glasses
Antoly
Karpov, calmly
thinks out his next move!
Final Chess
Board 
Grand Master
Russian TV interview
People
from out side, watch the match, thru Time Square studios window.
Friends
of player watch the match
Elliot
Klein, CEO X3D Technology, awarded Antoly Karpov with trophy.
Susan
Polgar with Antoly Karpov, and Garry
Kasparov.
Garry
Kasparov Signs the Chess Board box first Box then Antoly Karpov Signs.
Antoly
Karpov Signs autographs
Elliot
Klein congratulates Antoly Karpov
Antoly
Karpov holds winning trophy
Antoly
Karpov Signs Autographs during interviews
Susan
Polgar and Antoly Karpov Sign Gary Kasparov’s Book!
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