Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted

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Opening Overview: Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted

By playing dxc3, the player enters the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, a system within the Sicilian Defense complex. This line follows the main path of the Sicilian Defense. This move resolves central tension. Structurally, the position is imbalanced.

Critical Concepts

  • Keep lines open to justify the sacrificed material.
  • Emphasize piece activity and king safety as lines open rapidly.
  • Feature: Gambit Compensation, Open Center

As the position develops, the priority becomes to keep lines open to justify the sacrificed material. Data analysis shows a 42% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.

Also known as: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Accepted, Smith-Morra Accepted, Sicilian, Smith-Morra Accepted, Sicilian

Stockfish Analysis of Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted:
+0.82 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted

  • ECO Code: B21
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 42% / B: 26%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Accepted, Smith-Morra Accepted, Sicilian, Smith-Morra Accepted, Sicilian
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