Surprise Checkmate: Difference between revisions

* In ''[[Men in Black (animation)|Men in Black]]'''s animated series, Jay loses at least twice to an imprisoned [[You Will Be Assimilated|Alpha]], but this may have been because Jay was trying to pump Alpha for information and not focusing on the game. This becomes a [[Chekhov's Skill]] -- Alpha—Alpha won both games with the same distraction tactic, and when he escapes and starts an attack, Jay realizes there's more to the plan. Alpha's retreat includes a transmission, complimenting Jay on managing a stalemate.

** The Fool's Mate<ref> 1. g4 e5 2. f4 Qh4++ </ref> is a perfect example, though it only rarely happens because it requires a novice player to make a critical opening move mistake.<ref> While opening with 1. g3 ... 2. Bg2 is a hallmark of hypermodern play and a valid way to build a solid pawn structure while maintaining central square protection, opening with 1. g4 (or "The Grob") is widely considered the worst possible opening move as it loosens the entire kingside structure and prevents the critical h4 square any sort of defensive coverage</ref> Players caught off-guard by this rather surprising mate never fall for this one again, nor will any spectators who see it happen to the novice player.