Scholars mate

The Scholar's Mate, also known as the "four-move checkmate," is a checkmating pattern in chess that targets the opponent's weak f7 pawn (f2 for Black). It's a common trick used by beginners to try to win quickly. 
Here's how to perform the Scholar's Mate as White, following the common moves: 
1.Move your King's Pawn to e4: This move opens up lines for your King's Bishop and Queen and controls the center of the board.e4
2.Move your King's Bishop to c4: This move targets the weak f7 pawn, setting up half of the attack.Bc4
3.Move your Queen to h5: Your Queen now joins the attack on the f7 pawn.Qh5
4.Capture the f7 pawn with your Queen: If your opponent hasn't defended against the Scholar's Mate, your Queen can take the f7 pawn, delivering checkmate. Your Queen is protected by the Bishop on c4.Qxf7# 
Note: If your opponent defends properly, this tactic will not work and may even put you at a disadvantage by developing your Queen too early in the game. 
Example Game Sequence (if Black falls for the trap): 
e4 e5
Bc4 Nc6
Qh5 Nf6?? (This is a common blunder by beginners)
Qxf7#
Why it works (when it does):
The f7 pawn is particularly vulnerable because it's only defended by the King at the beginning of the game.
When both the Bishop and Queen attack this pawn, the King has no escape squares, and cannot capture the Queen because it's defended by the Bishop. 
Important Considerations:
Scholar's Mate is easy to defend against: If your opponent is familiar with the tactic, they can easily block or counter the attack.
Developing your Queen early can be risky: Bringing your Queen out so soon leaves it exposed to attacks and can hinder your overall development.
Consider learning other opening strategies: While Scholar's Mate can be a fun trick for beginners, it's not a strong opening strategy for competitive play.