Re: Fischer's death again begs the question: Why is there no chess on TV now?

Robin King <mapletree@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> If White has a slight advantage, then Black could get slightly more
> than half a point with a draw, and White could get slightly less.  Or
> how about awarding each side a quarter of a point instead of half a
> point when a draw occurs?

Any scheme that awards less than a half point for a draw just
encourages players in drawn positions to toss a coin to decide who
resigns.  Players operating this strategy would score, on average,
half a point from every drawn position they entered and would, on
average, score more in tournaments than players who just agreed a
draw.

Even assuming the players don't collude, it seems more likely than
anything else that, with perfect play, chess is a draw.  It seems
wrong to penalize players for achieving what may well be the natural
result of a well-played game.


Dave.

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