Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...c5/2. d4/2...cxd4/3. c3
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< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...c5 | 2. d4 | 2...cxd4
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation(FEN)
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[edit] Smith-Morra Gambit
Now white offers a pawn for quicker development and open c- and d-files. Black can either accept the gambit with 3...dxc3 or decline it. Most commonly with the the move 3...d3, since it leaves the natual square for the knight (c3) occupied by the white pawn, so white will loose a tempo.
[edit] Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation..
- 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3.c3
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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| Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted | c3 dxc3 |
Nxc3 Nc6 |
Nf3 d6 |
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| ... g6 |
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| Smith-Morra Gambit Declined | ... d3 |
Bxd3 Nc6 |
Nf3 d6 |
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| ... Nf6 |
e5 Nd5 |
Nf3 Nc6 |
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[edit] References
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