Game 1 comments from the experts

 

 

Bruce Pandolfini (NM and Author) : This could be Gary's last chance to beat the computer,  they are getting better all time.

David Levy (President of  ICGA, IM, Author): I had completely written off the computer. I thought Garry attack was too strong.

Fred Friedel : (owner of Chess Base, Fritz) : I am rooting for Gary, and Fritz

Fred Friedel : I am happy that Garry is playing daring chess

Joel Benjamin (GM, Deep Blue trainer) : Deep Blue was better. Joel was skeptical about the new technology and felt it would affect  Gary's play.

Bruce Pandolfini : Deep Blue was better

Yuri Dokhoian (Kasparov 2nd) : (* when asked if Garry rested the day before *) : No we worked.

Owen Williams (Gary's Agent) :(after game one) : Garry is angry with himself..

Lev Alburt (GM, Author) : (* by move 31 *) : Garry has a 30% chance of winning

Maurice Ashley (GM, Commentator, Author) : We are here with world number one player Garry Kasparov...after his game with X3D Fritz .. game just concluded in a draw. first of all congratulations. Garry a tough game, it looked like you had some chances.

Boris Gulko (GM) : (* when asked why he as a great record against Garry Kasparov 3wins 1 loss 6 draws*) (*Boris just smiled *)

Hikaru Nakamura (GM) : (* commenting on complicated middle game *) Garry might win, but the position is very tactical ... a lot of pieces on the board.

Albert Vasse (international Chess Arbiter for Kasparov vs. X3D Fritz*) - (* when asked if there were any problems with voice recognition*) No Problems..

Gralem :(from ICC) (*talking with Tony Rook*) : its really exciting to be here and see the who's who of chess.

Hangin (ICC, Chess reporter) : (* when he walked into the NYC Athletic Club) : huge crowd today, they are coming out in droves to see this match.

Naisortep (ICC Petrosian spelled backwards) : instead of 32 rxe4 .. white should play 32 rd2 qe8 33  h5 .. and Kasparov has attacking potential.

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