Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted

1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 · ECO B21 · White to move

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What Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted puts on the board

Black has a 2-point material edge; white is to move.

White has central pawns on e4.

White can still castle either side; Black can still castle either side.

The c-file is half-open for White, giving that side a natural pressure lane.

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