Statements (225)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:chess_match
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
aggressive tactics
sacrificing material |
| gptkbp:can_be |
quick development for White
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| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
dynamic play
overextension sharp tactical battles open positions early queen activity sharp play tactical complications 3...dxc3 in the middlegame rich in tactics the Smith-Morra Trap |
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:chess_opening |
platforms
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:White
gptkb:white gptkb:initiative |
| gptkbp:countermeasures |
Black's response 3...dxc3
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
4. Nxc3
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| gptkbp:goal |
control the center
create tactical opportunities gain rapid development |
| gptkbp:has_transformation |
other openings
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| gptkbp:has_variants |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkb:C3_Sicilian gptkb:Smith-Morra_Accepted C21 Smith-Morra Declined |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
popularized by Smith and Morra
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Smith-Morra Gambit
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| gptkbp:investment |
material disadvantage
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| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
video tutorials
online databases books and articles chess forums |
| gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
learning tactics
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| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
gaining initiative
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
chess literature
chess engines opening databases chess theorists |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
aggressive tactics
fast-paced games aggressive pawn play |
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
...d5 move
... Nc6 move ...e6 move |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
early pawn sacrifice
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
aggressive
aggressive opening a surprise weapon creative players a fun opening unconventional players a dynamic opening a fun gambit a gambit opening surprise weapon a sharp opening players seeking initiative a fun way to play against the Sicilian Defense a sharp counter to the Sicilian Defense an unsound gambit by some an unsound gambit by some experts offbeat openings. |
| gptkbp:is_countered_by |
gptkb:3...e6
gptkb:3..._Nf6 ...d5 4... Nf6 3...dxc3 precise play from Black |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
lack of soundness
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| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
unprepared opponents
strong defensive play against unprepared opponents |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
chess videos
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
chess databases
chess podcasts |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
dynamic play
its tactical opportunities quick development of pieces surprise tactics its tactical complexity its sharp lines fast development of pieces |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
sacrificing a pawn
its aggressive nature its tactical nature |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:Smith_Gambit
gptkb:the_Morra_Gambit Nf3 4...g6 5...e6 4.f3 4. Nf3 4. Bc4 4. Qxd4 4.cxd4 5. Nxc3 6. Bc4 |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
simultaneous exhibitions
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| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:White
gptkb:the_Sicilian_Defense amateur players beginners training sessions online tournaments other Sicilian variations casual players club players blitz games casual games grandmaster level rapid chess tournaments various levels of chess ...e5 response in blitz games other openings like Sicilian Defense the intention of rapid development |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:football_club
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense gptkb:Sicilian_Gambits aggressive strategies open games chess history tactical openings Sicilian Defense strategies Sicilian Defense family Sicilian Defense variations Sicilian Defense repertoire gambit repertoire Sicilian repertoire |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:sports_event
aggressive players online chess platforms |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
enthusiasts
amateur players aggressive players tournament play casual players club players blitz games online chess club tournaments |
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
experienced players
serious competitors |
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
amateur players
grandmasters club players |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
chess tournaments
rapid chess tournament play online chess platforms chess training rapid games theory discussions |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
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| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
attacking play
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| gptkbp:movement |
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3
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| gptkbp:name |
gptkb:Smith-Morra_Gambit
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| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:Howard_Staunton
Ken Smith Smith and Morra |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Kasparov_vs._Karpov
gptkb:Korchnoi_vs._Petrosian gptkb:Bronstein_vs._Botvinnik gptkb:Fischer_vs._Tal |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:19th_century
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| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi gptkb:Bobby_Fischer gptkb:David_Bronstein gptkb:Garry_Kasparov dynamic play open games to take risks. |
| gptkbp:offers |
quick development
aggressive play for White |
| gptkbp:played_for |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
1.e4 c5 various Sicilian setups |
| gptkbp:requires |
knowledge of tactics
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
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| gptkbp:risk_factor |
for Black
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
early queen development
pressure on f7 pawn open lines for pieces |
| gptkbp:subject |
chess forums
chess videos |
| gptkbp:suitable_for |
amateur players
attacking players |
| gptkbp:tactics |
unbalanced positions
sacrificing a pawn fun for beginners early tactical skirmishes exciting for spectators challenging to defend against initiative over material knights and bishops risky for White |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:horse_race
pins skewers double attacks discovered attacks |
| gptkbp:theory |
gptkb:musician
aggressive play |
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:Smith-Morra_Gambit_Accepted
gptkb:Smith-Morra_Gambit_Declined Smith-Morra Gambit with 3... Nf6 Smith-Morra Gambit with 3...dxc3 Smith-Morra Gambit with 3...e6 |
| gptkbp:year_created |
gptkb:20th_century
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gata_Kamsky
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal gptkb:Vassily_Smyslov gptkb:Bobby_Fischer gptkb:Hikaru_Nakamura gptkb:Fabiano_Caruana gptkb:Teimour_Radjabov |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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