The Sicilian - Smith-Morra Gambit: Essentials (White Repertoire)

By Theo van Stratum

A White repertoire for the Smith-Morra Gambit (1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3, offering a second pawn against the Sicilian for a big lead in development and open lines), organised by Black's reply. Includes meeting the main accepted line (3...dxc3), two ways Black declines (3...Nf6 and 3...d3), and a solid ...a6 system within the accepted gambit.