[ECO code C23]
SCHOLAR'S MATE
White's KR5(h5) Queen takes Black's KBP - a game won in 4 moves! Novices should learn the principle of this combined mating attack upon an opponent's KB2(f2/f7) (his weakest point until castling) - and how to avoid it - useful in many situations.
White Black White Black
1. P-K4 P-K4 4. QxBP mate
2. B-B4 B-B4
3. Q-R5?! Kt-KB3?? ??=bad move
Checkmate: Undo or Jump or Mates or Clear