it is now white's move. I (white) ran out of time at this position. The message on the computer declared it a draw due to insufficient material, which I suppose I should be glad of since I rightfully lost on time. However, Im puzzled to the computer's declaration of a draw due to insufficient material. The win is simple from here...56. Qc7 Ka8 57. Ra6#.
I should have lost on time. But why the designation of a draw?
In other words, my opponent has not earned a win on time since he can not mate me due to HIS insufficient material. I would think that if you can evade an attack as a lone king long enough for you attacker to time out then you have indeed EARNED the win due to sheer tanacity.
Please look at this game...
http://www.chess.com/livechess/game.html?id=234276125
it is now white's move. I (white) ran out of time at this position. The message on the computer declared it a draw due to insufficient material, which I suppose I should be glad of since I rightfully lost on time. However, Im puzzled to the computer's declaration of a draw due to insufficient material. The win is simple from here...56. Qc7 Ka8 57. Ra6#.
I should have lost on time. But why the designation of a draw?
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