Two moves - Black (click picture to enlarge)

Fool's mate is a special case of checkmate in the game of chess. Chess is not a game of chance; it is based solely on tactics and strategy. Nevertheless, the game is so complex that even the best players can't consider all contingencies. There are a few slight variations on the pattern - White might play f4 instead of f3 or move the g-pawn before the f-pawn, and black may play e6 instead of e5.

This is notable as being the shortest possible game ending in checkmate.

Shorter games have occured when a player resigns, agrees to a draw, or forfeits due to not showing up.

You know what I love about the game of chess? No luck, period. No dice.

It is, what it is.