Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Deferred

The book line for Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Deferred is e4, c5, Nf3, e6, d4, cxd4, c3. This page collects the 1 named lines under that variation.

1 named lines · ECO B40

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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Deferred

Play the next move in the line.

  1. e4
  2. c5
  3. Nf3
  4. e6
  5. d4
  6. cxd4
  7. c3

Moves in the main line

  1. White pawn moves from e2 to e4.
  2. Black pawn moves from c7 to c5.
  3. White knight moves from g1 to f3.
  4. Black pawn moves from e7 to e6.
  5. White pawn moves from d2 to d4.
  6. Black pawn captures on d4.
  7. White pawn moves from c2 to c3.

Named lines

  • Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Deferred (B40) 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. c3

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