1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 e6 6. Bc4 a6
Chess openings · Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted · B21
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Paulsen Formation
15,787 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 e6 6. Bc4 a6. White wins 49%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 179 | 45%53% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,890 | 49%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 7,685 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 6,033 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 15,787 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 4,461 | 50%48% |
| Blitz | 9,158 | 49%47% |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 73 | 47%48% |