Rematch
External Rating42%
202452 minEnded

Rematch

Network:ARTE

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S01E06 - "Épisode 6"

Aired on Oct 24, 2024, 10:00 AM

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A psychological thriller set in the crossfire of the 1997 historical battle between world chess champion Garry Kasparov and IBM's supercomputer Deep Blue, Rematch is a high-pressure confrontation between man and machine, a war of minds, both on and off the chess board. Based on a true story, Rematch takes us on a gripping journey inside the world of high-level chess competition via one of the greatest man vs. machine matches ever to be played. The event was so important, it prompted the New York Times to print: The future of humanity is on the line. 

Details

Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
52 min
Premiered
October 17, 2024
Ended
October 24, 2024
Schedule
Thursday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

Épisode 1

1996. Garry Kasparov, the undisputed world chess champion, faces the computer DEEP BLUE. Helen Brock, vice president at IBM, convinces Garry to participate in the rematch of the century. This time, Deep Blue will be a much more formidable opponent. Garry could well face the first artificial intelligence. What was a scientific experiment becomes a Human vs. Machine fight.

Oct 17, 2024

52 min

Épisode 2

It's the confrontation of the century: Garry Kasparov VS Deep Blue. The supercomputer can calculate up to 200 million moves per second. Tensions within the two clans arise. In his quest to become the best of all time, Kasparov has had to make personal sacrifices. The eyes of the planet are fixed on Round 1. Kasparov is the defender of humanity.

Oct 17, 2024

52 min

Épisode 3

Kasparov has lost Round 2. A computer has beaten one of the most intelligent human beings on the planet. Psychological warfare is launched on and off the chessboard. Desperate, seeking victory at all costs, Helen Brock ignores the advice of Paul and P.C. The acrimonious reports shake up the foundations of the rematch.

Oct 17, 2024

52 min

Épisode 4

The world waits spellbound in front of the television screens for the fourth game of the duel between world chess champion Garry Kasparov and the supercomputer "Deep Blue". But the chairs in front of the chessboard remain empty, there is no information. Will the rematch be called off?

Oct 24, 2024

52 min

Épisode 5

Not only is the temperature rising in the tournament between world chess champion Garry Kasparov and the supercomputer, the computer's hardware is also in danger of overheating: Garry plays unusual moves that push his "opponent" to his technical limits.

Oct 24, 2024

52 min

Épisode 6

1997, New York: The tournament between world champion Garry Kasparov and supercomputer "Deep Blue" is heading for the decisive sixth game. Both are tied and are trying everything to prove their superiority. Behind the scenes, the pressure on Helen from the company's top management is growing...

Oct 24, 2024

52 min

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