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Opening Traps: Scholar's Mate 1

by PinkHamster

Have you ever heard someone brag about winning a chess game in only four moves? If you have, chances are they were talking about Scholar's Mate, an Opening Trap as old as chess which claims hundreds of kids as its victims every day. Learn what Scholar's Mate is, and how to defend yourself against it in this video lesson.

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    • openings
  • Common Checkmating Patterns | Attacking the Uncastled King | Defense
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