Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Classical Formation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO B21), reached after 14 half-moves: 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Nf6.

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