Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Scandinavian Formation
ECO B216 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 d5
The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Scandinavian Formation (B21) reaches this position after 6 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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