The term Scholar’s mate in chess is used to define a checkmate pattern that is obtained using the queen and bishop. This scholars mate can obtained by both white and black pieces.
The squares f7 and f2 are targeted for scholars mate. The queen attacks the square which is supported by the bishop. The king can not attack the queen back since it is supported or the king can not move to other squares. Hence it falls into a checkmate.
Example of scholar’s mate by white
Example of scholar’s mate by black
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Other names for Scholar’s mate
Scholar’s mate can also be referred by these names
- Shepherd’s Mate
- Barber’s Mate
- Children’s Mate
- Napoleon’s Plan
- School Mate
- Shoemaker’s Mate
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- Example of scholar’s mate by white
- Example of scholar’s mate by black
- Chess checkmate puzzles
- Other names for Scholar’s mate
- Play chess for free
