Smith-Morra Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 6...Nce7
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 Nc6 4.cxd4 e6 5.d5 exd5 6.exd5 Nce7 7.d6 Nc6 8.Qe2+ Nge7 9.Nc3 Nd4 10.Qe4 Qb6 11.dxe7 Bxe7 12.Nd5
- e4: Takes the centre and opens lines for the queen and the f1 bishop.
- d4: Opens the centre at once and challenges the c5 pawn.
- c3: Offers a pawn: if Black takes, the b1 knight comes to c3 with lots of play.