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Durkin-Kronberger-Rossolimo gambit in Old Sicilian

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Yigor

An Explorer test game here

https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/first-guide-to-the-sodium-attack

has shown that it arises quite naturally as the combination of Rossolimo attack, Sicilian: Kronberger variation and of the Sodium (Durkin's) attack as well. The Rossolimo's move order:

 

 

It's a good gambit. blitz.png The Explorer at d=20 prefered to play 5...a6 instead of taking the pawn e4. blitz.png