Chess needs to become a more decisive sport. As far as fans tuning out during long drawn out games, that's much better than fans not getting a chance to tune out because of the short, no-fight, friendly draw. Using the soccer scoring system in chess, giving three points for the win and one for the draw would only encourage black to draw more. Vladimir Kramnik won the 2004 Linares Tournament with only two wins. I had a proposal back in February to change the chess scoring system. I have given it much thought and have a few more changes to my system. I think chess needs to reward players for winning. My new scoring system will do just that. Two draws should not equal a win. Also we must reward black more for overcoming the opening disadvantage and winning. So my new scoring system is as follows:*) 1.2 points for a win by black*) 1.1 points for a win by white*) 0.5 points for a draw
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