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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Chicago Defense

ECO B2118 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Bc4 e6 6. Nf3 d6 7. O-O a6 8. Qe2 b5 9. Bb3 Ra7

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Chicago Defense (B21) reaches this position after 18 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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