Rich Hutnik wrote on Sat, Apr 19, 2008 02:07 AM UTC:
The 1/2 - 1/2 for a draw I believe is a mid-18th centuries addition to
chess. Well, at least the time control is. So, it isn't like it has
been around a lot.
Anyhow, let me give you a headline here. Tell me if this makes chess more
or less appealing to people who would consider it:
With a Draw, Kasparov Keeps Title
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE3DD1138F934A15751C1A966958260
Why should a defending champion keep their title with a draw? Gary,
please explain that to me. And answer me if this is more advantageous to
getting people interested in chess. I ask it this way, as the issues with
chess aren't simply draw. But, probably a bunch of major and minor
things. If it is a list of things, then why not consider ALL things that
may of had issues associated with them.
