Win on time but get draw?

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Avatar of Timothyjon86

Hey just had a game where he ran out of time but it gave us a draw for insufficient material. Why is this? I had king knight he had king queen and 2 pawns.

Avatar of zembrianator

Drawn for insufficient material because you cannot checkmate with only a king and a knight

Avatar of Timothyjon86

But he ran out of time... Or does it not matter?

Avatar of zembrianator

Apparently it doesn't matter. If your opponent runs out of time, but you do not have enough material to deliver the checkmate, the game will be drawn

Avatar of Pulpofeira

He can't win because he hasn't any time. You can't win because you don't have enough material. So is a draw.

Avatar of Joule5

True. 

Avatar of Timothyjon86

Thanks guys

Avatar of Pulpofeira

You're welcome. It looks a bit weird at first sight.