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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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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#

References

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open games
3. Bb5
Spanish
3. Bc4
Italian
3. Nc3 Nf6
Four knights
Other
2...Nf6
Russian
2...d6
Philidor
Other
2. f4
King's gambit
2. Nc3
Vienna
Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian
1. e4 e6
French
1. e4 c6
Caro-Kann
1. e4 other
1. d4 d5
Closed games
1. d4 Nf6
Indian
1. d4 f5
Dutch
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox