In short, Deep Blue had 'preparation' against Kasparov from all his game histories, while Kasparov did not have the same benefit.
Kasparov had the benefit of playing all those games as well. ;)
As for your allegations of unfairness, code tweaks were allowed between games. It was part of the rules. Just not during games. And if Kasparov didn't think the rules were fair he could have declined the match.
Kasparov had the benefit of playing all those games as well. ;)
As for your allegations of unfairness, code tweaks were allowed between games. It was part of the rules. Just not during games. And if Kasparov didn't think the rules were fair he could have declined the match.