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NullSetAristocrat
Jul 12, 2013
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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>?

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Scottrf
Jul 12, 2013
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#2

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

Search the forums for insufficient material.

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IOliveira
Jul 12, 2013
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#3

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

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IOliveira
Jul 12, 2013
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#4

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.