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V. Reinhart wrote on Sat, Mar 4, 2017 06:13 PM UTC:
I like these rules a lot, but I have some comments:
Why does the losing side get a point? This player hasn't demonstrated anything, not even able to get a draw (of any type). A player who offers to play, then resigns after one move would get a point, just wasting everyone's time.
 
Although rare, should drawing twice be equivalent to one win and one loss? If so, a draw should be 4.5 points. If playing from black, a draw should definitely be considered at least half a win (especially if the win is from white).
 
Last, I'm not sure about the 3-fold repetition. I don't think this should let the game move to the point system. If the superior side knows he/she is better, then this player should be required to keep playing to prove he has a better position. He can do this by not moving into a repeated position for the third time.
 
I believe the five tiers would then be:
9 - win
6 - advantage (stalemate - superior side, or point count 4 or more)
4.5? - draw (point count is 3 or less)
3 - disadvantage (stalemate - inferior side)
0 - loss
(only the 150 moves with no progress leads to the point system)
 
I hate to bring up so many comments, but I like your idea and just want to make sure everything is considered thoroughly, especially if any tournament is held using the system.
Good work!:)

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