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is this a draw?

Not talking about the game, that is obviously a win for me in the end (despite not-so-good quality overall).

This is just a curiosity, time chess rules really; since my opponent does not have material to checkmate me (well, unless I self mate, that is), shouldn't this be considered a draw?

2 knights is only a draw against lone king.

There's various examples with 2 knights vs. lone king + 1 pawn where the 2 knights + king can deliver checkmate.

Since you do not have a long king in your game, a checkmate with 2 knights and king is theoretically possible, hence no automatic draw.
Why would your opponent not having enough material mean it was a draw? You're saying you shouldn't win? If this were the case then all you'd have to do from a losing position is start giving away pieces to achieve a draw. I don't think you've thought this through. :)
#3 I think you misunderstood the concept here:)

When you lose on time and your opponent does not have material to checkmate you (say, he/she has only a king vs you king and queen), the system adjudicate the game as a draw for you, not a loss. If I win on time, and HE does not have enough material (while I do), it's win for me of course.

In this case, I was wondering if it was the same , since two knight vs king is not winnable. Hope it is clear now
Haha. I'm sorry, I didn't even open the game before I wrote that, and yes I misunderstood the situation, though I'm aware of the rule. That's what I get for not paying close enough attention before opening my mouth. :)
No problem, I just assumed you did not play bullet or blitz :)
And if I had even bothered to notice your rating than I could have guessed you knew what you were talking about, all around fail on my part. :)
Don't worry, high rated people can be stupid too :D
If there is an arbiter present I think you can claim draw because of insufficient winning chances because your opponent can't win unless you are playing very very stupid. Without an arbiter you have to go on playing I guess.

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