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Deep Blue is the first computer to defeat a world champion. Which year and whom did it defeat?

  1. 1997, Gary Kasparov

  2. 1996, Gary Kasparov

  3. 1997, Vladimir Kramnik

  4. 1996, Vladimir Kramnik
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Explanation

Deep Blue defeated world champion Garry Kasparov in 1997, marking the first time a computer defeated a reigning world champion in a match. The historic six-game match took place in May 1997, with Deep Blue winning 3.5-2.5. This was a rematch; their first encounter in 1996 ended in Kasparov's victory.

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