Opening · White system
Smith-Morra Gambit
After 1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dxc3 | 69% · 8,092,188 | 52% | 3% | 45% |
| Nc6 | 9% · 1,048,682 | 52% | 4% | 44% |
| d3 | 7% · 781,493 | 47% | 4% | 48% |
| Nf6 | 4% · 475,917 | 47% | 4% | 49% |
| d5 | 3% · 348,151 | 46% | 5% | 49% |
| e5 | 3% · 305,379 | 50% | 4% | 46% |
| d6 | 2% · 239,201 | 50% | 4% | 45% |
| e6 | 1% · 163,237 | 51% | 4% | 45% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%. White scores 53% from here.
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