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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit (B21)

1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3

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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit (ECO B21) is a chess opening starting with 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3. See its main lines, common continuations, and win/draw/loss statistics from real games.

Common Continuations
Qa5
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Wing Formation
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Nf6
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Alapin Formation
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d5
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Scandinavian Formation
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e5
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Center Formation
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d3
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Push Variation
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dxc3
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted
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