I watch a lot of chess tournaments. The desire to win and crush the opponent is missing in the top players, in my opinion. It kills the interest of many chess enthusiasts like me.
Those who win games, should be awarded more. I propose the following rules in the FIDE tournaments:
1. DRAW, award 0 points to both players.
2. WIN, award 1 point to the winner, 0 points to the loser.
3. If the first place scored 0 points, no trophies or cash prices.
This should reduce the draws significantly. Because:
1. In a draw position, people can take risk, because a draw and a loss both have same points (0 points).
2. People who want trophy / cash, would want to win at least once. And the only way to come 1st in a tournament is to win more games!
Those who win games, should be awarded more. I propose the following rules in the FIDE tournaments:
1. DRAW, award 0 points to both players.
2. WIN, award 1 point to the winner, 0 points to the loser.
3. If the first place scored 0 points, no trophies or cash prices.
This should reduce the draws significantly. Because:
1. In a draw position, people can take risk, because a draw and a loss both have same points (0 points).
2. People who want trophy / cash, would want to win at least once. And the only way to come 1st in a tournament is to win more games!