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In 1989, what happened right after Soviet chess grand master Nikolai Gudkov had just checkmated his computer challenger for a third time in a row?

Question #116355. Asked by star_gazer.
Last updated May 17 2021.

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He was electocuted by his own computer

Then in 1989 there was a computer who liked to play mind games with Nikolai Gudkov while he was trying to chess mate for the third time in a row. The player was electrocuted. The Soviet police thought it was murder, then the experts put the blame on a short-circuit, but nobody thought the machine could be held responsible for the electrocution. This case has never been solved.
link https://1000waystodie.fandom.com/wiki/Chess_Pain

Response last updated by CmdrK on May 17 2021.
Jul 29 2010, 8:59 AM
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Legal experts all over the word were simply shocked by the astonishing decision to put the computer on trial. Computer experts might be astonished, too by this zany idea. The Soviets are, however, convinced that the computer was endowed with the kind of intelligence and pride to even develop feelings of hatred and grudge towards the chess champion. This was, according to Soviet legal experts, the motive that made the computer kill its owner. The chess marathon between the man and the machine lasted no less than six days.

link http://chessforallages.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-fate-of-chess-computers.html

So, if the chess computer was found guilty of murder what was it sentenced to:

Destruction with a sledge hammer? Or, did they have compassion on it and give it life in prison? At least in prison the inmates are allowed to play chess.

Response last updated by CmdrK on May 17 2021.
Jul 29 2010, 10:25 AM
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