Four Move Checkmate



We've all had to start somewhere. If it works for them, all power to them. I'm sure OP will move on to more sophisticated strategies.

Magnus Carlsen played this against an IM at world rapid chess championships (he lost but still, “non beginners” do play this too )

Magnus Carlsen played this against an IM at world rapid chess championships (he lost but still, “non beginners” do play this too )
LOL

What is this 4 move checkamate?
seriously?
1 e4 e5 2 Bc4 Nc6 3 Qh5? Nf6?? 4 Qxf7# Checkmate! (In algebraic Notation)

What is this 4 move checkamate?
Nf6 attacking the queen doesn't matter, as 3...Nc6 is practically forced

What is this 4 move checkamate?
Nf6 attacking the queen doesn't matter, as 3...Nc6 is practically forced
Indeed, more interesting to protect e5 than taking the queen or allowing the schollar's mate.