Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit (B21)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.35

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 39.3% Draws: 34.2% Black Wins: 26.5%

Strategic Overview

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit (ECO code B21) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3
UCI Move Path
e2e4 c7c5 d2d4 c5d4 c2c3
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