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Reverse Smith-Morra Gambit

Reverse Smith-Morra Gambit

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As many players here know, the Smith-Morra gambit against the sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3) can be a dangerous weapon for white, and black must be extremely careful. I was thinking, is it possible to play a reverse smith-morra gambit against the English? It's difficult to get d5 in right away, as after 1.c4 e5, Nc3 allows for a possible knight capture on d5, and Nf3 forces black to respond the threat of Nxe5. However, perhaps after 1.c4 e5 2. Nc3 c6 3.d3 (or e3) d5 4.cxd5 Nf6 5.dxc6 Nxc6, we can get into a reverse Smith-Morra type position. However, since black is a full tempo down, it's most likely quite dubious. Still, I'd be interested in seeing your thoughts, analysis, opinion, or best yet, games related to this opening.

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http://www.chessville.com/UCO/CN/VectorGambit.htm

greenpawn34

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One lad has tried something like on here and won a miniature.
It transposed into something akin to a Danish reversed.

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Originally posted by Romanticus
http://www.chessville.com/UCO/CN/VectorGambit.htm
Thanks for the article. It's pretty interesting, and I'm surprised no one has come along before and investigated this opening

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