1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3
Chess openings · Sicilian Defense · B21
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted
189,983 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,497 | 50%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 34,547 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 96,448 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 54,491 | 50%46% |
| All ratings | 189,983 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 56,043 | 51%47% |
| Blitz | 105,215 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 27,798 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 927 | 51%43% |