Smith Morra Gambit

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From wiki:

In chess, the Smith-Morra Gambit (or simply Morra Gambit) is a gambit against the Sicilian Defence distinguished by the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3. It is not common ingrandmaster games, but at club level chess it is an excellent weapon.

 


I really know nothing about the Smith Morra except that when ever I encounter it I avoid it at all costs.  In fact, I have only recently started playing with e4 and only a have a few games under my belt.  I would like to see some recent games by this Gambit.

If you have any recent games with the Smith Morra Gambit please post them here.  Thanks!!

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What do you think about the following?

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But what is the best position for white? I always try to get the following position. Is this a good position for white?

 

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Are there ever any sacs on f7?  Looks pretty scrumptous to me.

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@Kentering: The usual way to develop is shown in the first game that ilovegambits has shown. Its main difference to your approach is the Queen on e2. In most lines it is better placed on that square (for example if black threatens Na5) but as you've seen it can be pretty effective if you have an attack roling :)

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Here's a miniature from a recent game

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Wow.  Very Nice.

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nice game peskygnat.

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I like nf3 before d4.