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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Bc4/2...Bc5/3. Qh5
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Bishop's Opening Classical Defence
3. Qh5 Scholar's Mate Variation
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
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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1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. Qh5
3
...Qe7
Nf3Nc6
=
...Qf6
Nf3Nc6
=
...Nc6??
Qxf7#
...Nf6??
Qxf7#
References
Scholars Mate