Commentary for white move 17:

Mr. ASHLEY: And now Kf8 has been played by Deep Blue. Apparently Deep Blue is having trouble coming up with an aggressive plan, it can't improve the position of its pieces anymore but maybe it's thinking about how to get that king into the action or maybe out of the way of those pawns. Ke7 looks like a possibility.

Mr. SEIRAWAN: Yes, indeed. Is it time for our poll? Have we taken a poll in some time?

Mr. ASHLEY: No, not since you've been gone.

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