What did Kasparov mean when he said of Deep Blue that he would “personally tear it to pieces”?
A If he saw printouts of Deep Blue’s winning moves, he would rip them up.
B When he proved Deep Blue had cheated, he would demand that IBM scientists pay a big fine.
C If Deep Blue continued to play in chess competitions, he would beat it.
D When Deep Blue retired, he would help the IBM scientists dismantle it.
The correct answer is C. If Deep Blue continued to play in chess competitions, he would beat it.
Explanation: Garry Kasparov, a world-class chess champion, expressed his determination and confidence in his own abilities as a player. By saying he would “personally tear it to pieces,” he was indicating that he believed he could defeat Deep Blue in future matches if he had more opportunities to play against it. This statement reflected his competitive spirit and the notion that a human player could still outsmart a machine.