How To PUNISH Scholar's Mate

Learn how to DESTROY the annoying Scholar's Checkmate Trick. This video will teach you everything you need to know! Scholar's mate is an infamous opening that aims to checkmate the opponent in as few moves as possible. While it may seem intimidating to beginners, our comprehensive guide will show you how to turn the tables on those attempting to employ this trick.
We begin by explaining the fundamentals of Scholar's mate, analyzing the moves and the thought process behind it. Then, we move on to discuss the most effective countermeasures you can use to not only defend against the Scholar's mate but also to capitalize on the weaknesses it exposes.
As we dive deeper into the chess strategies that counter Scholar's mate, we reveal the common pitfalls and traps that you can set up for your opponent. By understanding these tactics, you'll become an expert at dismantling the Scholar's mate and exploiting its vulnerabilities.
Throughout the video, we provide clear and concise demonstrations using real-life examples, making it easy to follow along and apply the knowledge in your own games. Additionally, we share some valuable tips and tricks that top players use to secure victories against those attempting Scholar's mate.
So, whether you're a seasoned chess player or a complete beginner, this video is perfect for anyone looking to punish the Scholar's mate strategy and level up their game. Say goodbye to falling victim to Scholar's mate and hello to dominating the board with your newfound skills. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more chess content!
By the end of this video, you'll be well-equipped to handle Scholar's mate and become a stronger chess player overall. Join us as we demystify the Scholar's mate and elevate your game to new heights!
0:00 Intro
0:47 Basic principles and ideas
4:49 Cheap Trick Line 1
8:58 Cheap Trick Line 2
11:34 Best/Main Line 1
16:26 Best/Main Line 2
19:33 Outro
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[@unclechaelsneckvein]

I usually punish it by throwing the chessboard at my opponent, but these are also great ideas.

[@MightyWinz]

LMFAO

[@Carznplanes]

@@hilmimohammed7941ICBM opening

[@kieranhalkyard3552]

​@@hilmimohammed7941killed his joke bro

[@renewyourmindtv1248]

😂

[@456scrabble]

😂

[@Bcuzieatiron]

“The key thing to remember is you need to be angry.” Loved that.

[@newyorkslim2001]

Very well dissected and explained. I like your advice to "be angry" because the opponent has tried this cheap trick. It's downright disrespectful!

[@ChessSensei]

Appreciate your kind words and support! 😊

[@Patrick462]

Chess is a competitive game. There is no such thing as disrespect in this context.

[@Prims3s]

​@@Patrick462That's such a dumb point. You can be competitive without being disrespectful, that's called sportsmanship. This trick is really cheap and if the opponent knows you clearly wouldn't fall for that, it is just disrespectful.

[@BlueProgamer212]

@@Patrick462 Well, how about a super GM trying Bongcloud or playing 1. f3 and then still winning against another super GM to prove that they are "superior" even if their opening is trash? Man imagine it in another way, say you're playing basketball and you shout you're not even trying to win after winning a game. To summarize: Magnus.

[@BlueProgamer212]

@@Prims3s I know right. It's like your opponent expects you to fall for such an obvious trap lol

[@raphaelapolinario8111]

My opponent: * Tries to scholar's mate* Me: "This, puts a smile on my face."

[@akudillu1192]

*Suddenly gm's coat and suit appears*

[@theScarletSprig]

I think you might be one of my new favorite chess youtubers. This is my first of your videos, but I really love how you take the time to go through every line that someone might think of. If you say a line is bad, you stop to explain why it is bad. Also, something about the way you explain things feels very much like.. it helps me to conceptualize, rather than to memorize.

[@ChessSensei]

Thank you for your kind words and support! Since our content is mostly tailored for beginners to intermediate players, I try my best to explain everything that comes to mind, even if it's a simple concept or move. It's great to hear that my explanations help you understand chess better. Happy learning! 😊

[@dancarter482]

@@ChessSensei Thanks, didn't know there was a name for the move, just saw my opponent leave the king open and check mated him two games in a row. I use my bishop, open the game by freeing the bishop then watch for the enemy to move their pawn allowing either bishop to check-mate. Game, set, match!

[@ChessSensei]

Well done!

[@TheStaniG]

​@@ChessSenseiLol Im one of the people who would move the pawn to attack the queen, I didnt even realise im sacrificing my central pawn and then my rook in doing so until NOW. Smh Ive got a ways to go... but now I know! Subbed.

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks for the sub! Best of luck in your future games. 👍

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

I typically summon Blue Eyes White Dragon and attack my opponent directly.

[@amlan2483]

I still use the red dragon Archfiend deck...😅

[@Fugitive685]

What is bro talking about💀

[@amlan2483]

@@Fugitive685 yu gi oh...its a game/anime

[@Fugitive685]

@@amlan2483 searched it up. Y’all are old. That game is ten years older than I.

[@amlan2483]

@@Fugitive685 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣lol

[@modolief]

Great video! As a chess teacher for beginners, I always go for the most obvious attacks, like Scholar's Mate.

[@Sncedayone]

But your not a teacher

[@modolief]

@@Sncedayone Well, I teach the beginners what they need to watch out for 😉

[@cezarmagicchess2679]

chess teacher lmao

[@rafaelvieira113]

It's nice start from the basic, as the name say "scholar", it is basic lol

[@rafaelvieira113]

@@Sncedayone Making someone win a few matches with Scholar's Mate can awaken their passion for the game :D

[@Evan-zj5mt]

Great video! Perfect for someone learning chess with a low ranking. People try this all the time against me and I have lost. No more!

[@ChessSensei]

Glad you found the video helpful! 😊

[@richardmccoy9438]

I just played a game against the scholar and I played it differently. I still punished him but I like your way better. I ended up winning in 20 moves

[@ChessSensei]

Nice job! Keep it up! 👍

[@Jd.s.]

@@ChessSenseiW content creator

[@therandomdude5217]

Guys let’s make a W content creator chain

[@therandomdude5217]

@@ChessSenseiW content creator

[@fadeless6808]

@@ChessSenseiW content creator

[@randomhippocat]

This video is super helpful! It's so in depth, I really appreciate that you show so many variations and analyze them

[@IamExeller]

“Why you shouldn’t use scholar mate” is a better title.

[@vivekvishwakarma1486]

When I go to punish others I get punished

[@ChessSensei]

Don't worry, with enough practice, you'll be able to start punishing your opponents. 😂 Good luck!

[@ahmedaldabbagh3697]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kabilronaldo8522]

😂

[@venkatdas9390]

😂😂😂

[@monkeywrench2800]

Love a good punishing video! Thank you!

[@ChessSensei]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Don't forget to check out our other videos, like "6 Chess Strategies to PUNISH Pins on Your Knight" at kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWSWpKxri9N0ibM&ab_channel=ChessSensei 😄

[@scarletevans4474]

I love how you explain all the relevant lines, much better than most of other chess youtubers! Thank you for the video, highly educational!! ♥

[@ChessSensei]

Thank you for the kind words! While chess is complex and it's impossible to cover every single move or variation, I try my best to go through the most common lines or responses, in hopes that everyone can have a fun and easy time learning and improving their chess skills. Enjoy! 🌟

[@sanjaybhat4260]

Very well explained. Crisp and thorough and to the point. Thank you so much

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

Excellent video. Have fallen victim many times in my early chess days. Hate cheap tricks and tactics like these, so really appreciate such vids. Thank you.

[@user-ti9oc3gk4o]

thank you so much for these helpful tips!

[@ChessSensei]

Glad to hear that you found the tips helpful!

[@alanpartridge1385]

Good video. Scholar's Mate is fun to defend. Usually a good indication that the person playing you is clueless.

[@ChessSensei]

Appreciate the support! 😊

[@shadetouchcatchemall5134]

Not true, its perfectly playable. Has no real punishment if white knows the lines

[@kringle7804]

​@@shadetouchcatchemall5134did you watch the video he went over all of whites best moves and they all ended up with a checkmate or Loss of material

[@shadetouchcatchemall5134]

@@kringle7804 ofc not, he didnt went through all the lines. Put the op on an engine, it ll give you 0-0.

[@kringle7804]

@@shadetouchcatchemall5134 unless you're a bot in general your position ends up being bad, stockfish says it's a inaccurate

[@ibragimvisitaev6981]

I really love how you emphasize “BRUTALLY” punish. That’s what I wanna do. And I did - just yesterday I saw your video, and today guy resigned after I went knight d4🎉 thank you bro, I’m sooo happy❤❤❤

[@seibertmccormick184]

Thank you. I have fallen victim to the scholars mate, and I feel so stupid when it happens.

[@bharattiwari5831]

😂I use engine in online chess fist 5 move from engine then random move then engine then random opponent fully trolled. And not caught😂😂😂😂😂

[@Redskies453]

​@@bharattiwari5831why do you even play? Pathetic.

[@zane2065]

@@bharattiwari5831lame.

[@YungusCH]

​@@bharattiwari5831so you're cheating? good for you

[@tillburr6799]

@@bharattiwari5831 lame

[@CloudGuerra]

Great video explaining each outcomes and how to counter. As an aggressive chess player this will definitely compliment my style of playing💯

[@ChessSensei]

Thank you for your kind words and support! 😊

[@AlicjaChojecka]

Super informative video! Thanks!

[@ChessSensei]

Thank you for your support!

[@VigneshDhakshinamoorthy]

Well done, Seriously! Unbelievably comprehensive ❤ thank you.

[@nayanjyotibora1369]

Thanks,This is very helpful 👍✨ looking forward to watching more such tactics on your🙏✌️✨

[@CastawaySunny]

Been watching a lot of chess videos but the way moves are explained in this video are the best. Subscribed!

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks for the sub! 🙌

[@Chuuniboy]

Wow I’ve been looking for a detailed video like this, thank you so much!

[@izzojoseph2]

Great video! I love the follow through! 🔥🔥🔥

[@alisterchan-jq3id]

:) thanks for the tips

[@Martin_Ditzel]

As a beginner i have had the Scholar's "Mate played against me. One time i refuted in by 3) ... Na3 (Sodium Defence?).

[@ChessSensei]

Did you mean 3... Nh6 protecting the f7 pawn?

[@RoundShades]

Sodium defense? You mean, you told them "Na"?😆

[@Termsandconditions1234]

@@RoundShades😂😂 but it sounds cool

[@hsn3333]

beautifully explained. really like your patient teaching

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

This was fantastic! Such great content! :)!!

[@alisterchan-jq3id]

Can you do the sicilian defence next?

[@ChessSensei]

Sure! I've already recorded tomorrow's video but the video after that can be about the Sicilian.

[@alisterchan-jq3id]

ok tq

[@divangibran8007]

Sicilian is a tough one to crack tho.. If you're an aggressive player I suggest playing Grand Prix Attack with white.. it's very sound.. And it's also still played on high level chess (Ding has done this against Magnus) It has the simple idea with Qe1 and Qa4 then there's a line where you sac an exchange for a forced mate the thing is.. it's very hard to avoid this as black so usually you will do the same mating combination over and over again once you get the general idea you will likely win a lot using this opening

[@sucky-kun4369]

you cant really"punish" it, youre just going to have to play chess

[@androgamingking476]

I'm the type of guy who plays Sicilian even if I'm white💀

[@RaghavBabbar]

First things first, thanks a lot, this is really helpful! i watched this video yesterday and today got an opponent who tried this against me and used the cheap line 1 by using the pawn, i messed up in analyzing the situation properly and blundered my knight but then the situation somehow became the mixture of other situations you talked about in this video so i applied those concepts and won the game (the opponent resigned after i captured their queen and i like it this way more because the opponent basically got intimidated which is worse defeat than losing honorably by getting checkmated)

[@ChessSensei]

That's great to hear! Don't worry if you can't remember the exact moves in every situation, as more practice will improve your decision-making and calculation skills over time. Well done on adapting to the situation and intimidating your opponent. Keep up the good work and good luck in your future games! 🌟

[@RaghavBabbar]

@@ChessSensei thanks a bunch!

[@bennyprofane1970]

Thx for this !!

[@DirtRoadFarmer]

Excellent video. Very good job. Keep up the good work

[@user-le5nr9gf2n]

Thank u veru much, no more worries! Thanks

[@rundmw]

Great video. I've been looking for a "how to punish" video like this for a while. One observation: It's hard (for me, at least) to see the black pieces on the dark squares because of the dark green color of those squares. Lightening the color of those squares might make it easier to "see" the board. Keep up the good work! 😀

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks for your comment and the positive feedback! In our newer videos, we have adjusted the style of our pieces and the color of the board to enhance visibility. Appreciate the support! 😊

[@sawkatmohammad1199]

😅

[@RasikaNanayakkara]

Gained lot of new insights. Thank you very much!

[@nea_22]

This was very well explained, thank you

[@saurabkumar674]

Thankyou ❤❤❤ sensei very helpful for me as a beginner level... And also most of the players are beginners

[@ChessSensei]

❤

[@mannylokzzz]

Amazing video!! Very accessible. Incredible coincidence, but the second i finished watching this not one but two players tried pulling this asinine shit on me. Thanks for helping me make them pay! You’ve earned yourself a subscriber and loyal viewer

[@ChessSensei]

Glad that the video helped you understand how to punish the Scholar's Mate. Good luck in your future games! 🌟

[@TheThinkersBible]

VERY helpful, thank you! It's great how you go into thorough detail with each variation. What rating are you, by the way?

[@jestnutz]

Subbed. Recently fell for this trick and I been playing for 3 years.

[@rogercruz1547]

Usually my friends just place their queen on F3 so I have less options to defend. Video full of great insights.

[@ChessSensei]

Thank you! If Qf3, you can just play Nf6 or any move that blocks/protects the f7 square.

[@fraeedrics.navarro6435]

Thanks for the info, many players under 800 elo always use the scholars mate and it can get really annoying. With this video I can finally punish them for using cheap tricks👀

[@ChessSensei]

Glad that the video helped you understand how to punish the Scholar's Mate. Good luck in your future games! 🌟

[@trifortay]

It happens below 500, I've never seen a 600 or 700 player play it and im 850

[@aparnarai3708]

​@@trifortayI play it and am 550 Most people don't fall for it but I end up opening or doubling their pawns Or worst case scenario we do an equal trade I rarely lose playing scholar and now I won't lose as I know what counter attacks they are planning

[@jimmydean1831]

@@aparnarai3708 If you're 550, you must be losing a lot m8

[@saddesert6599]

Great content that is well explained!!!

[@ChessSensei]

Thank you for your kind words and support! 😊

[@yashpalmehta8634]

Very useful video. So precisely demonstrated all possibilities using arrows. I am one of your new fan...

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

I've specialized myself in the scholars mate - and this is the ONLY variation I play. You forgot to mention the nice bishop sacrifice to remove the horse on h6 - (if black tries to avoid queen on f7 by putting the horse on h6). You just shoot down the horse on h6 with the white bishop from c1 after first moving the pawn from c2 to c4 to encite black to capture your pawn while opening the diagonal to h6.

[@renzoguida2984]

mentre cosa? a che punto sei del video? l'alfiere bianco è quasi sempre su c4 ... sii più preciso ... grazie

[@revengerlsc4]

''I am not in danger Skyler I am the danger''-A permanent scholars mate players who have also mastered it .

[@RPW-bg7qj]

Recently played against Scholars mate without the benefit of your video. Instead of opening e4 he opened e3 and as I drove his attempt at scholars back he developed c3, d4. Caused me no end of problems. I did win, but I was lucky. Thanks for the video.

[@pankajk.r2448]

Thanks!! You have earned a subscriber

[@adnanghaleb2196]

Thanks alot

[@abhigarg9540]

Great 👍 I had figured some of this out myself but you took it to a whole new level. Some great tips.

[@ChessSensei]

Glad you found the video helpful! 😊

[@sylviekoenig9960]

Very instructive and very enjoyable. Thanks.

[@FirstLast-is9xe]

Wow, that was really impressive - thanks!

[@langezeit6926]

This is a very good video, first because you cover every line that feels natural to play and second because you confirm its okay to be angry when your opponent tries this against you. Nothing worse then losing to early qf6, qf3, so i hope if i remember these lines i will be better prepared for the cheese

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the video useful. Good luck in your games! 👍

[@johns7530]

I like "the key thing to remember when your opponent tries to go for scholars mate is you need to feel angry... ". I like this, as the evil emperor said to Luke "FEEL your anger... GOOD!!!"

[@djinnmagik2003]

Great video! I like the move where you put the Bishop and the Knight under attack by your opponents pawn. If the pawn captures the Knight, your Bishop captures your opponents Queen. Brilliant moves! They call me King Pawn ♟️

[@alberthavidslumowa5656]

11:07 i love it when he says fork

[@underworldunmasked]

You are hilarious I love it, subbed very quickly

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks for the support! 🙌

[@IctWilsons]

At 15:30 I wish you would have explored blocking the Re8 check with Be5. If black doesn't press the attack, white can unpin the dark square bishop with O-O and the bishop & queen are on the long diagonal. That, too, can be punished with smart play from black, so seeing that line explored would be nice.

[@ChessSensei]

I have already addressed this in previous comments: "What i meant was 2 moves with the King - Kf1 or Kd2. When most beginner-intermediate level players are in check, their instinct is often to move the king first. Of course you can block with the bishop or even the queen but if we were to go through every single possible move the video would probably be 10 hours long :) Regarding Be5, Black can play Qd6 which wins a piece easily or you could go for extra style points with Nd7!"

[@NicoSeven7]

I'm glad you asked, I was "worried" about that same Be5 move. Thanks for the reply below, too. 👍

[@hulkslayer626]

I can't believe people can remember all this...

[@Mr.TrainSpotter]

U don't have to remember it's😊 just simple positional play!!

[@hulkslayer626]

@Manish__KY ...thanks for making me feel worse 😝🤣

[@Mr.TrainSpotter]

@@hulkslayer626 lol😆

[@vittocrazi]

if you are looking for this video, then you are remembering... @@Mr.TrainSpotter

[@Jumper123_]

That's easy stuff tho??

[@lacc01]

Wow, what a usefull video covering most of the white possibilities and really well explained!

[@ChessSensei]

Appreciate your kind words and support! 😊

[@samsungs9802]

learned a lot. apprecheated your explanation.. looking forward for more like this. thank you sensei!!! subscribed! soon ill be no newbe ansmore greets from Germany

[@billscirin6004]

Good video, but you didn’t explain how to play against the main line at 300 elo: what do you do after they stall out the rest of the 9:30 on the clock because they’re mad you didn’t blunder in 4 moves?

[@ChessSensei]

Watch more chess sensei videos during that time and don't forget to report them! 😂😂

[@RoundShades]

I was finna say, watch KZbin on the side lol.

[@SeriallyWeirdsN]

Thanks now i will spam scholar's mate more often on bullet

[@plazma5343]

Good video thank you for these lines :)

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks for the support! 🙌

[@user-se3bu8to7m]

Thankyou for the information

[@bombswabs3041]

Applause to you! I got taken buy this trick. Even though I never heard anything about it before. While the game was in progress I could tell my opponent was playing with some pre ideas in mind. That said I coudn't figure out what was going on. Needless to say I lost. I knew this was some kind of chess parlor trick. Thanks for covering this.

[@ChessSensei]

I'm glad that the video helped you understand how to punish the Scholar's Mate. Good luck in your future games!

[@bombswabs3041]

@@ChessSensei Duuuuuude OMG!! I had to reply again. Right after watching your video... and replying to your comment thanking you for it. I played someone from the phillipenes. My opponent tried the same trick. I sort of used your advice as best as I could recall. The match went on for a bit longer ...but once it was obvious the scholar trick wasnt going to work.. My opponent resigned. I had no significant advantage as most of the pieces were still on the board and it came down to a queen trade that I defended by moving up my pawn. Bro you made my weekend with this video!!! I feel redeemed after losing so badly just a couple of days ago. YOU ROCK!!!!

[@ChessSensei]

Don't worry, practice makes perfect! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@bombswabs3041]

@@ChessSensei hahahahaaaaaa hey brother. I stole a game from a scholars mate opening opponent playing as black. But my opponent stuck with it and had my back against the wall. But I counter attacked and checkmated. I tagged you in the video thanks again. Maybe use it as a teaching moment for your subscribers. You rock brother.

[@vicrai578]

1:21 I like this variant though, because even though you lose a pawn, you can defend the check with the bishup, castle and you're ahead in development.

[@tylermccann6187]

Ahead in development.. But down a center pawn. And missing an opportunity to get angry 😡 and make an opponent regret his or her life choices. I suggest trying the cool Asian dudes trappy lines. Seems much more fun

[@ildjumbertohe3932]

7:59, dont mistunderstand he said 'to be forked' 😂

[@digitalchameleon1884]

I just got back into playing chess recently. This was very helpful.

[@percyjackson5017]

Very detailed information thank you. I will try this next time if I remember. I'm at 1200 rapid so this is very rarely encountered

[@user-kj2zm5pc3o]

I like other variant of the punishment that i push pawn to f5 instead of Nf3 100% will capture the pawn exf5 but you dont take back instead you play Nd4 then you will get the same principal but without him getting to block your knight move

[@Tocinos]

I think Jonathan Schrantz plays this

[@tobias4411]

100% will capture the pawn? Really? exf5 is a mistake for white actually. f5 is good and aggressive move, but don't always expect opponent to make mistakes.

[@adamrobertorr9019]

Thank you, Sensei!

[@jozefpalenik5354]

Very interesting video. Thank You

[@catsarecool_was_taken]

The Nelson bot is crying right now

[@itsderrick7942]

Funny thing is that i watched this video last night, 24 hrs later decided to hop on a game and bro decided to use scholars mate on me. Wellll wellll wellll..... i gave him brutal backshots

[@pastorbluntaround7701]

Yooooooo lol chilllll

[@makytondr8607]

This is very good, thank you!

[@julianhart2247]

Great video. This helps me a lot.

[@anantsaroj9623]

I usually get frustrated when my opponent play this move but Today I punished my opponent by watching your video his queen got completely trapped and he finally resign😊😊ed thank you bro keep it up

[@fahadnabeel4390]

Just play sicilian defense.

[@Milkshak33]

Never

[@jrmb242]

I liked this video. As a completely casual player I simply learned how to defend against all those (in)famous attempts on my own which protected me but without gaining any significant advantage. I didn't figure out all those (sometimes indeed quite brutally) more powerful counter-actions.

[@fingerfeller]

very instructive, thank you

[@ChessSensei]

Appreciate the support! 🙌

[@borysthecuber7339]

I like doing 2. Nc6 if my opponent plays 3. Bc4 I play 3… g6

[@chunyanman2608]

I mostly use Qf6 to protect all my pieces

[@ChessSensei]

Yep Qf6 to protect the f7 square works as well! Just be careful, White might have sneaky threats with Nc3-Nd5

[@PRO-su2rj]

@@ChessSensei I play Nh6 to defend this attack

[@highgatehandyman6479]

Very useful video. Have been using it against scholars mate attempts

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the video useful. Good luck in your games! 💪

[@AmiraliMalekNezhad]

thanks man it helped a lot

[@ChessSensei]

You're most welcome!

[@belsayshootingground]

Very good video. You should never be angry with the trick though. It’s absolutely fine. Just learn to defend. It’s just another tactic. It’s not a low blow, it’s just an early blow for unprepared players.

[@kamehamehaDdragon]

I have to watch this, my rating is super low, kinda bronce or silver league, and where I am, everybody uses it!

[@ChessSensei]

Feel free to ask if you have any questions or need further assistance with anything chess-related. I'm here to help you!

[@flattuca]

I took notes on this, because I hate when people play this opening. Thank you so much, it's great to have the theory and the procedure ready to go.

[@tonyatkinson4496]

I needed this!

[@epikbaconb9780]

15:40 he has 3 options actually he can block the check with the bishop

[@ChessSensei]

I have already addressed this in a previous comment: "What i meant was 2 moves with the King - Kf1 or Kd2. When most beginner-intermediate level players are in check, their instinct is often to move the king first. Of course you can block with the bishop or even the queen but if we were to go through every single possible move the video would probably be 10 hours long :) Regarding Be5, Black can play Qd6 which wins a piece easily or you could go for extra style points with Nd7!"

[@epikbaconb9780]

​@@ChessSenseioh okay i see so you're going for a beginners style of play, i saw Nd7 because i am triple atacking the bishop but i didnt saw Qd6

[@ChessSensei]

Yep, our content is tailored for beginners to intermediate players, focusing on practical concepts and providing a simplified approach to variations. Qd6 is a simple move that wins the bishop immediately but well done finding Nd7 which is the top engine move!

[@epikbaconb9780]

@@ChessSensei damn I'm kinda getting better at chess

[@nerfkillerz1]

@@epikbaconb9780 Nd7 is somewhat of a blunder because now white queen can take our bishop on g4

[@nathanderhake839]

The best way to punish the scholar’s mate is a move like a6 so your opponent will build the habbit of going for the scholar’s mate in future games. If you refute it, your opponent fails quickly. But if you get checkmated, you indirectly set them up for greater failure and bigger punishments in the long term.

[@SebastianLopez-dt4by]

You're implementing psychological trauma on a board game

[@DaarthPingas]

i dont know if it works consistently, but i've almost fallen for scholar's mate, and lost the rook instead of checkmate. i went on to trap their queen for the entirety of the game, then took their rook with the knight fork, and proceeded to win the game because of how bad their position was.

[@samuraicheems2442]

​@@SebastianLopez-dt4byit's effective tho

[@kumaii]

Great ideas, amazing

[@ChessSensei]

Appreciate the support! 😊

[@user-gl1lm4gy7k]

Great video it so much helpful🎉🎉

[@ekwity]

Well analyzed, mostly. Also impressive how you turned what could have been 2 minutes of moves, max, into 20.

[@MSMNBC]

Decent video and good description with timestamps. You are definitely putting in some work. Goodluck

[@ChessSensei]

Thanks for the support! 🙌

[@MSMNBC]

@@ChessSensei good job and thanks

[@burnttoast69420]

I flip the board every time my opponent does the Wayward Queen Attack, but thanks to you I can now hand the missiles to my Queen and the G8 knight.

[@mujtabasaleem3228]

Great work. Would really appreciate if you share PGN of all these moves. That really helps