What is Scholar's Mate?

Scholar's Mate is a term used in chess to describe a checkmate that happens in the game's early stages, specifically in the fourth move. It's often accomplished by an inexperienced player attempting to follow a typical pattern: the queen and bishop are moved to aggressively target the opponent's weaker square, resulting in a quick checkmate. However, this strategy is easily countered by a knowledgeable opponent, making it less effective in advanced play.