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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Bc4/2...Bc5/3. Qh5

Bishop's Opening Classical Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qh5

Bishop's Opening Classical Defence

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3. Qh5 Scholar's Mate Variation

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White immediately tries to checkmate on f7. Although this move violates a principle of the opening, it can ensure a quick win if Black doesn't recognize the threat. However, this is not recommended.

Black's responses

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  • 3...Qf6 defends the f7-pawn and counterattacks f2.
  • 3...Qe7 Unlike 3...Qf6, the f6 square remains free for the knight.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qh5
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Qe7
Nf3
Nc6
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Qf6
Nf3
Nc6
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...
Nc6??
Qxf7#
...
Nf6??
Qxf7#

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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox