What is the Smith-Morra Gambit?

The Smith-Morra Gambit is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 108 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Smith-Morra Gambit, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

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Is the Smith-Morra Gambit good for beginners?

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What are the main variations of the Smith-Morra Gambit?

The Smith-Morra Gambit has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Smith-Morra Gambit?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Smith-Morra Gambit throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 108 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Opening: Smith-Morra Gambit

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ECO B21You play White

Defining moves1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3

Main line1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bc4 Qc7 7.Qe2 a6 8.O-O Bd6

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Key variations

Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3
Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Siberian Variation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bc4 Qc7
Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Push Variation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 d3
Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Paulsen Formation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bc4 a6
Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Alapin Formation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 Nf6
Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Center Formation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 e5
Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Scandinavian Formation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 d5
Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Wing Formation 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 Qa5