Smith-Morra Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 6...Nh5
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 Nf6 6.e5 Nh5 7.g4 Nf4 8.Bxf4
- 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.