Using direct comparison as a tie breaker thinking it is a shortcut for a rematch is flawed.
See Rematch, Bass's rant or the actual text of the AGA "recommendation" for further information.
I removed the flawed suggestion from the page.
IanDavis: I think the only advantage it has it that is simple and obvious for two tied players. I cannot think of another advantage.
RobertJasiek: Please discuss on DirectComparison/Discussion what you consider related to direct comparision. Just statements like "it is flawed" or "page XY contains arguments" are not convincing at all.