Lex Fridman Podcast

Garry Kasparov: Chess, Deep Blue, AI, and Putin

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Oct 27, 2019
Garry Kasparov, often hailed as the greatest chess player ever, shares insights from his extraordinary career and activism. He discusses the psychological pressures of competitive chess and the evolution of the game in light of technology. Kasparov reflects on his historic match with Deep Blue, highlighting the potential of AI while advocating for collaboration with machines. He also delves into the risks of opposing tyranny, specifically the Putin regime, and explores Russia's interference in global democracies. His thoughts on personal growth and meaningful choices wrap up this compelling conversation.
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INSIGHT

Making a Difference

  • Kasparov's driving force wasn't just winning, but making a difference through creative play.
  • He found satisfaction in creating new opening ideas or unique middlegame plans.
ANECDOTE

Fighting Time

  • Kasparov recently played and lost to Fabiano Caruana in Fischer Random Chess, despite having winning positions.
  • He attributes the loss to his age, saying he can fight any opponent but not time.
ANECDOTE

Brilliant Games

  • Kasparov discusses two brilliant games from his 1985 match against Karpov, games 16 and 24.
  • Game 24 was the decider, but Game 16 featured a new maneuver that's now standard.
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