How to Win a Chess Game Fast

Many people believe that chess is the ultimate game. It requires skill, strategy and the ability to think ahead. There are some moves, however, that can bring crushing defeat to an opponent very early on, sometimes before they even know what hit them. This guide provides step by step instructions on how to execute a classic chess strategy that will defeat inexperienced players in just four short moves.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chess board
• Opponent

1. 
   Move your Pawn forward

   Move the Pawn that is situated in square E2, directly above the King. You can move this Pawn forward either one or two spaces. It does not matter which you choose, however, moving only one space will provide a better defense in the event that you are matched against an experienced player who will try to reverse this strategy on you.

2. 
   Move your Queen

   Know that after your initial move, it will be your opponent's turn. Very few moves your opponent can make will change your outcome at this stage. For simulation purposes, assume that the other player leads out with their Queen's Knight. Make your second move and move your Queen three spaces to space F3. In the example given, an inexperienced player may be hoping that you will be foolish enough to take the Knight with your Queen and will not likely anticipate your next move.

3. 
   Move your Bishop

   Let your opponent make a second move. For simulation purposes, assume that they move their Pawn forward to E5 in an attempt to apply pressure to your Queen. This is a common move and one that you may really encounter. After the other player moves it is your turn once again. They will be expecting you to use your Queen, but move your King's Bishop instead. Move the Bishop four spaces to space C4.

4. 
   Check Mate

   Let your opponent make a third move. Assume that they move their Pawn forward an additional space in hopes of taking your Queen. Now it is your fourth and final move. Move your Queen all the way up to space F7, taking the opponent's Pawn and placing them in Check Mate. You have just won the chess game in four simple moves.

Tips & Warnings

• This strategy may not work every time. A player may see this coming, or inadvertently move a piece that throws a wrench in the monkey works. It is still good to try the first time you play someone so that you will have a feel for how advanced your opponent is.
• Inexperienced chess players usually fall for this move very easily. Be warned, however, that experienced players will often consider it to be a cheap shot and will try very hard to take you down if they see you attempting this tactic.

[elam04]

on 12/17/2008 I think that are just chess snobs. I find that some people that play chess at any level feel they are better than people. What losers.

[BlueOx]

on 9/1/2008 It is certainly a very simple (minded) technique, and it will only work on inexperienced players, but I have certainly used it to win games before.

[johnthewitless]

on 8/30/2008 The fact it works at all says more about the opponents than about the quality of the stratagem. It's complete rubbish. Find some advice from an established (grand or international) master. To find how good players play, use google to find games by Bobby Fischer, Anatole Karpov, Garry Kasparov, Nigel Short - all late 20th Century world champions (except maybe Short, but he certainly played in a world championship match).

[ragingantibody]

on 8/17/2008 worst play ever. wont even work against lvl 1 computer opponent.

[BlueOx]

on 3/28/2008 This is the most popular article I have in terms of views. I can not believe that it has been down-rated. The least you could do is leave a message saying why. I see this move successfully employed on a semi-regular basis, so that can't be the problem. Perhaps you just dont like me letting the cat out of the bag on this move or something.