Smith-Morra

noun

A chess gambit in response to the Sicilian defence, beginning with the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3.

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Meanings

nounSmith-Morra (plural Smith-Morras)

plural Smith-Morras

  1. A chess gambit in response to the Sicilian defence, beginning with the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3.

Origin

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

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APA

Smith-Morra. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Smith-Morra

MLA

“Smith-Morra.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Smith-Morra. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Smith-Morra,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Smith-Morra.

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