World Chess Match 2002 Karpov Kasparov

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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 20^th 2002

ABC Studios News Building at Times Square, New York City

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. 19^th and 20^th 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.

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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.

Day 1