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NullSetAristocrat

I have noticed on at least 5 occasions which a game is declared a draw (due to insufficient material) when my opponent should have lost on time. Why have I been short changed almost 50 points>?

Scottrf

You haven't, you just haven't learnt all of the rules.

Search the forums for insufficient material.

IOliveira

If you have no material to mate your opponent, his time out is a draw. 

IOliveira

By the way, I saw your game. You had a bare king and the other guy had 3 pawns and a rook. 

The only way to win with a bare king is if the other guy inexplicably resigns. If he times out, it is a draw.