Smith-Morra Gambit · Basic
Opponent's mistake · 7...Nxe5
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 d6 6.Bc4 Nf6 7.e5 Nxe5 8.Nxe5 Qc7 9.Bxf7+
- 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.