Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Morphy Defense Deferred
ECO B2116 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 e6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O b5 8. Bb3 Bc5
The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Morphy Defense Deferred (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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