Checkmate In 4 Moves

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A set of white player moves that result in checkmate in 4 moves known as Scholars Mate.

First, white e-pawn moves to e4 square

1.e4

Black respondes by moving it's e-pawn to e5 square

1.e4 e5

White moves it's bishop to c4 square

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4

Now, black developes it's knight on c6 square

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6

White brings his queen to h5 square

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6 3.Qh5

Black brings out his knight on f6 square to attack the queen

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6 3.Qh5 Nf6

White's queen delivers checkmate on f7 square

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nc6 3.Qh5 Nf6 4.Qxf7# 1–0