In 1996, chess champion Garry Kasparov faces off against IBM's Deep Blue. Helen Brock, IBM's VP, convinces him to join the rematch, where Deep Blue is stronger, possibly marking the rise of artificial intelligence in chess.

The duel of the century pits Garry Kasparov against Deep Blue, capable of calculating 200 million moves per second. Tensions rise on both sides. Kasparov, defender of humanity, faces personal sacrifices as the world watches.

Kasparov loses Round 2, defeated by a computer. The psychological battle intensifies on and off the chessboard. Desperate, Helen Brock ignores Paul and P.C.'s advice as tensions disrupt the foundations of the rematch.

Everything is set for Round 4, but Garry Kasparov has vanished. Helen Brock must find him to save the rematch and her career. Can she provoke Kasparov's ego? Garry must confront his past to overcome his doubts and rage.

Old demons resurface. Garry battles growing paranoia and must separate truth from illusion. P.C. feels betrayed, while Helen faces family tensions and the biggest challenge of her career.