1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 e6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Be7 8. Qe2 Nf6
Chess openings · Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted · B21
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Finegold Defense
1,123 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 e6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7. O-O Be7 8. Qe2 Nf6. White wins 51%, draws 5%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 69 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 590 | 53%43% |
| 2000 and up | 461 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 1,123 | 51%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 271 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 703 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 146 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 3 | – |