Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. d4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 c5 2. d4 |
Smith-Morra Gambit
[edit | edit source]The Smith-Morra Gambit is an aggressive pawn sacrifice in order to gain development, this variation of the Sicilian Defense can lead to a sharper - tactical game, but the opening is very rare nowadays.
Pros:
- Gains development
- Get white's king castled quicker
- Takes more control of the center
Cons:
- Black is a pawn up
- Black might have solutions to equalize the game or decline the gambit
- Queen can get pushed around after recapture
Theory table
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- 1. e4 c5 2. d4
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Smith-Morra Gambit
Accepted |
d4 cxd4 |
c3 dxc3 |
Nxc3 Nc6 |
Nf3 d6 |
= |
Smith-Morra Gambit
Declined, Push Variation |
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... | Bxd3
Nc6 |
Nf3
d6 |
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Franco-Sicilian Defense | d4 e6 |
= to 1...e6 2. d4 c5 | +/= |
References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.