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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Finegold Defense

ECO B2116 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 e6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Be7 8. Qe2 Nf6

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Finegold Defense (B21) reaches this position after 16 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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