how can an opponent win w/o check mate?

Answer 1

(1) Win by resignation.

(2) Win on time (flag falls on clock before required number of moves has been made)

A player whose time runs out automatically loses, unless the opposing player has insufficient material to mate, in which case the game is a draw.

(3) Win by "Illegal Move loses" rule in blitz tournaments: if a player makes an illegal move, the player's opponent may point it out and claim a win. For example, if a player leaves his or her king in check, the other player may claim the win. But he has to do so before he makes a move or the illegal move stands,

(4) Win by adjudication. if the game is unfinished after one session and both players agree to an adjudicator deciding the result rather than have to turn up again to finish it, then the result is decided on the basis of who would in the adjudicator's opinion win with best play.

(5) Win by death of player (eg a heart attack at the board). Technically it is a win on time for failing to meet the time control but it would be macabre to insist on the flag fall having to take place first.

(6) Win by horsetrading: in a team match the two captains can agree that "We will resign on board 6 if you resign board 7". They would do this kind of deal in order to resolve as many unfinished games as possible to avoid incurring adjudication fees.

(7) Win by opponent sealing an illegal move when an unfinished game is to be resumed after an adjournment,

(8) Win by arbiter's decison under the 2-minute rule in games with a quickplay finish. A player short of time can argue "my opponent is making meaningless moves and not trying to improve his position, He is just trying to win on time so I claim a draw" and ask the arbiter to watch the game to see if the arbiter agrees,

The arbiter can say "Play on till your flag falls" and if s/he agrees the opponent has not made any effort to improve his position can award a draw. But if the arbiter thinks the opponent has made some effort to improve his position, he can award a win to the opponent and a loss to the player seeking a draw under the 2-minute rule.

(9) Win by the arbiter ruling that cheating or collusion has taken place. eg use of a computer or written notes as a crib sheet. eg talking to another player construed as receiving advice eg reading a book on the tournament bookstall which deals with the opening being played at your board.

NB in a team match a player may ask the team captain what the match score is and the captain may state the facts and say "we need a win on your board or we need a draw in your board" but they may not discuss the position.

(10) Win by walkover eg by not turning up to a game or an adjournment. Famously, Game 1 of Fischer v Spassky 1972,

Answer 2

The only other way to win without a checkmate is by resignation of the opponent. Everything else leads to a draw or a loss.

Answer 3

In any chess game played with a clock, if the opponent runs out of time you win.

Answer 4

THE ONLY WAY YOU WIN WITHOUT A CHECK MATE IS IF YOUR OPPONENT CONCEDES THE GAME TO YOU
OTHER THAN THAT YOU PLAY TO A DRAW

Answer 5

He (or She) can notice your time expired.

One can be 1 hour late for a scheduled round and forfeit.

Did I get all the weird ones?

Oh the TD can declare your game a forfeit for cheating or unruly behavior like throwing chairs on your opponent's time or really weird stuff.

Answer 6

You can forfeit the game( and lose ) in a rated tournament if you make an illegal move. Otherwise, you only lose if you resign.
All other outcomes lead to a draw, even if you each make 50 moves without taking anything, it still is a draw.

Answer 7

comparable difficulty. if your opponent makes an unlawful flow in a rated experience, you may declare a win. in the event that they renounce via announcing renounce or laying their king on his area signifying defeat. the rest finally ends up in a draw, even 50 repetitive strikes with out taking something.

Answer 8

the only way i know of is if the other person resigns or u just keep playing and u might come to a draw

Answer 9

if your opponent resigns

Answer 10

When you run out of time in a blitz game...