1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Nf6
Chess openings · Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted · B21
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Classical Formation
3,110 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Nf6. White wins 46%, draws 5%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 16 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 160 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,007 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 1,927 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 3,110 | 46%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 901 | 47%49% |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 45%50% |
| Rapid | 329 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 15 | – |