https://lichess.org/Iay1DROJBK4i
It would help if you explained why you are confused. As for the answer, the page already explains it: Draw by time and insufficient material. Since Black has to capture White's Rook on their next move, White cannot checkmate Black.
Ok, but MY time (black) ran out with NO TIME AND he has material to mate. SO, why wouldn't I lose?
I didn't realize that if I HAVE to capture him on the next move, it Isn't mate?!?!?
@tondeaf said [^](/forum/redirect/post/MfrGSg02)
> Ok, but MY time (black) ran out with NO TIME AND he has material to mate. SO, why wouldn't I lose?
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> I didn't realize that if I HAVE to capture him on the next move, it Isn't mate?!?!?
First of all, not all chess opponents are males. You shouldn’t assume your opponent as a male.
Second of all, you’re forced to take the rook in the next move anyways, leaving your opponent no material to checkmate you. It’s part of FIDE’s rules.
Third of all, why are you not satisfied with the result? You could’ve lost to your opponent if he had flagged you better!
Wow thanks for the correction of my evil harmful stereotypes... I could have hurt someone.
It is FIDE rules that it is a draw when you are down material and down by time (at least 30 seconds).
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