Originally posted by Red NightNo. Most tourneys are 1 and 1/2, arn't they?
Most tourneys are 2 AND 1.
I don't think this rule makes sense. It forces you to play on and fight for a win.
And, it doesn't make sense that three draws is equal to 1 win and 2 losses.
Is this an anti-collusion rule?
Is there another justification?
The way it is is fine. I don't think its to prevent collusion or anything like that, its just how the admin decided to do it.
Originally posted by Freddie2006I guess you're right they are 1 and a 1/2, but that is a two to one ratio as oppossed to a 3 to 1 ratio on RHP.
No. Most tourneys are 1 and 1/2, arn't they?
The way it is is fine. I don't think its to prevent collusion or anything like that, its just how the admin decided to do it.
Why is it different here?
Originally posted by Freddie2006I disagree, RHP tournies are more like football tournies than chess. It should be 1 for a win, 0.5 for a draw.
No. Most tourneys are 1 and 1/2, arn't they?
The way it is is fine. I don't think its to prevent collusion or anything like that, its just how the admin decided to do it.
Originally posted by EnigmaticCamIt's just to encourage attacking play, same as in football.
Perhaps it's because they feel one win should be worth more than two draws?
I don't see the problem, myself. Both systems are fair, and as long as you know the rules it doesn't matter.