"Smith-Morra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Smith-Morras [plural]
Etymology: Named after American chess player Ken Smith (1930–1999) and French chess player Pierre Morra (1900–1969). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Smith-Morra (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. Wikipedia link: Ken Smith (chess player) Categories (topical): Chess openings

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