Smith-Morra Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 7...Qe7
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e5 6.Bc4 Nf6 7.Ng5 Qe7 8.Bxf7+ Kd8 9.Ne6+ Qxe6 10.Bxe6
- 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.