Openings/Sicilian Defense
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Declined, Scandinavian Formation B21
1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 d5
240 tournament games from this position · White wins 39%, draws 21%, Black wins 40%
Moves
| Move | Games | White · Draw · Black | Elo | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| exd5 | 205 | 39% 23% 38% | 2047 | 2026 |
| Qxd4 | 20 | 45% 50% | 1921 | 2026 |
| e5 | 8 | 38% 63% | 1896 | 2024 |
| cxd4 | 5 | 20% 40% 40% | 1916 | 2026 |
| Nd2 | 1 | 100% | 2021 | 2018 |
| Qa4+ | 1 | 100% | 1773 | 2014 |
Top games
| Domingo Nunez, Ruben2406–Chigaev, M2628 | 0-1 | ch-ESP Rapid 2024 | 2024 |
| Senador, E2352–Ehlvest, J2603 | 0-1 | Al Ain Classic 2012 | 2012 |
| Senador, E2325–Mozharov, M2573 | 0-1 | PSC / Puregold Open 2015 | 2015 |
| Cuartas, Ja2483–Lacasa Diaz, J2411 | ½-½ | TCh-CAT 2014 | 2014 |
| Domingo Nunez, Ruben2405–Pena Gomez, M2488 | 1-0 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2026 |
| Luque Saiz, Andres2372–Moreno Tejera, E2422 | 0-1 | ch-ESP Blitz 2024 | 2024 |
| Domogaev, S2398–Postypalskiy, Mihail2354 | 1-0 | Tula GM 2018 | 2018 |
| Santos Ruiz, Miguel2331–Fogarasi, T2382 | 1-0 | FSGM September 2014 | 2014 |
| Rodriguez Vila, A2443–Marra, E2256 | 1-0 | II Niteroi Chess Open | 2022 |
| Garbuz, Vitaliy2154–Al Modiahki, M2542 | 0-1 | World Rapid Team 2023 | 2023 |
Sicilian Defense variations
Sicilian DefenseB20Czerniak AttackB20Grob VariationB20Lasker-Dunne AttackB20Mengarini VariationB20Myers Attack, with a4B20Myers Attack, with h4B20Staunton-Cochrane VariationB20Wing GambitB20McDonnell AttackB21Smith-Morra GambitB21Alapin VariationB22Amazon AttackB20Bowdler AttackB20Brick VariationB20Keres VariationB20King David's OpeningB20Kronberger VariationB20ClosedB23Sicilian DefenseB27Czerniak Attack, Queen Fianchetto VariationB20ClosedB23Brussels GambitB27Bücker VariationB27