Author: KarinsDad
Date: 12:26:01 05/07/99
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On May 06, 1999 at 20:31:12, Michael Ginat wrote: >Hey Karinsdad! > >I got a bit dizzy reading about Renard :) I agree it's all a matter of degrees. >Anyway here is my definition of fixing:- >A prearranged result that enables someone to win a prize, title or rating points >Some GM draws are to that end, apparently very prevalent in US Swiss tournaments >in the last round. I still think many draws are simply because the two GM's >involved are out of the picture and want a day off. Chess can be more like a job >to GM's I suppose. Maybe CHess should take the lead from Soccer, which was >suffering from draw death, now it's 3 points for a win 1 for a draw. Yes, I agree with you on your definition. I was just trying to point out that for some people, it goes beyond that. I am really on the fence about changing the scoring system for chess (and have been for years). If everyone always (at least at the start of a game) played for a win, there would be no reason to change the scoring system. Since not everyone has a good set of what I loosely refer to as ethics, there is a problem that is hard to address. > >Too bad about Bob and Ed...I have no idea what's going on, all I know is that >the RGCC was a disgrace so some moderation is necessary. C'est la guerre (err, I mean vie). KarinsDad :)
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