ECO B21 Play as White Response

Anti-Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit

Response to Sicilian Defense
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About the Anti-Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit

A sharp gambit where White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and open lines. Popular at club level for its attacking potential.

Move by move

  1. White opens with 1.e4.
  2. The Sicilian Defense! Black fights for the center asymmetrically.
  3. White immediately challenges the Sicilian with d4.
  4. Black captures, accepting the pawn.
  5. The Smith-Morra Gambit! White offers another pawn for rapid development.