You have a higher rating. That means that the chance of winning is higher. a draw against a lower rated player is seen as a good thing for the lower rated player who was expected to lose. It is seen as a bad thing for the good player and therefore your rating decreases. When you play somebody of exact your rating a draw would neither player give any points.
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thank you for the comment. but it seem to be just for his/her low rating you expect him to lose to a higher rating. in the philippines so many players dont have rating coz they dont play in the tournament . but tell you a master caliber.
can anybobody explain to me why my rating is affected when a draw was agreed. i have a higher rating with my opponent. the lower rated player will be given additional rating and the higher rated plater will be deducted a points as if he losses the game. . is the system fair enough. . i dont know chess ruling ,can anyone explain it to me. thanks and im sorry for my being innocent on this matter.