Why is it better to checkmate than stalemate?

Why is it better to checkmate than stalemate?

What is the logic for stalemate to be a draw?

because we will get points 

But why dont we get points with stalemate?

Checkmate is a win and stalemate is a draw. Unless the weaker side finds a way to force the stalemate, it is better to calculate the win than blunder it away.

A higher rated player getting a draw against a lower rated player will lose points. So, for the lower rated player getting stalemated is better than losing, and stalemating a higher rated opponent will gain rating, but not as much as if they checkmate them.

Stalemate is a draw, wouldn't you rather win?

Yes better to win not draw

Take the one rook mate. It's a mate in one for you. You can also stalemate. Which would you choose?

Lc0_1 ru a bot?

No, but supervised.

Just like it is better to succeed then be average. Checkmate=win win and that means more points. It sucks to stalemate if you are higher rated against a low rated player.

yes lol

Why is stalemate a draw?

One side cannot make a move.... so, the other side should win...

Also, stalemate is rarer than checkmate..... so stalemate should give more points....

YeS bUt ItS nOt ThE pOiNt Of ChEsS

But what is the logic of this?

yes u are right

Ok, I'll play some matches w/ you and whenever you start winning try stalemate me... ok?

anyone plays minecraft

Checkmating is incredibly selfish. You take all of the points and give them to yourself, like some capitalist scum.

When we stalemate, we assert dominance in that out opponent is paralyzed, yet the points are split equally. You must put the well-being of the community above your own!

Therefore, stalemate > checkmate, comrade.

wait how

how is it selfish 

it is not selfish to do checkmate for gaining points because we played well that's why we did checkmate so these points are of are hard work and we deserve them