Etymology

Smith-Morra

Today it means: A chess gambit in response to the Sicilian defence, beginning with the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3. Full definition →

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The story

Named after American chess player Ken Smith (1930–1999) and French chess player Pierre Morra (1900–1969).

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.