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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Pin Defense

Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Pin Defense (B21) starts 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bc4 Bb4. In 477 games between strong players, White wins 41%, 11% are drawn and Black wins 48%; the most played move is 7.O-O (93%).

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1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 Nc6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Bc4 Bb4

ECO
B21
Games between strong players
477
To move
White
41%48%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
7.O-O93% (443)40%49%–
7.Bf43% (14)57%14%29%–
7.Qc21% (6)67%33%–
7.Qe21% (4)50%25%25%–
7.Bd21% (3)67%33%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3

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