Proposal: Introduce Point Deductions for Losses in League Play

Current System & Problem

The league system currently awards points only for wins and draws, with no penalty for losses. This creates a risk-free environment where players can accumulate points through high-volume play without consequence. As a result, the competitive integrity of the rankings is compromised—a player with 100 games played may rank higher than a more selective competitor with a superior win rate.

Proposed Solution

Implement a symmetric point system where losses result in point deductions. For example, in rapid play:

Win: +15 points
Draw: 0 points
Loss: −7.5 points

This introduces meaningful risk and forces players to make strategic decisions about when to play, rather than simply grinding volume.

Benefits

Increased competition: Players must improve to climb ranks, not just play more games.
Better ranking accuracy: Win-loss ratios matter, creating more meaningful league standings.
Reduced incentive for padding stats: High-volume play becomes less advantageous than consistent, quality play.

Potential Drawback

This change may reduce overall activity, as players might become more selective with their games to avoid point penalties. However, this could actually improve match quality by discouraging casual padding.

This is what these leagues were designed for, pure quantity over quality