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Smith-Morra

Smith-Morra noun: a chess gambit in response to the Sicilian defence, beginning with the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3.

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.

Forms of Smith-Morra

pluralSmith-Morras

Origin of Smith-Morra

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

Questions about Smith-Morra

What does Smith-Morra mean?
Smith-Morra means a chess gambit in response to the Sicilian defence, beginning with the moves 1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3.
What part of speech is Smith-Morra?
Smith-Morra is a noun.
What is the plural of Smith-Morra?
The plural of Smith-Morra is Smith-Morras.

Words near Smith-Morra in the dictionary

  1. Smith's longspurs
  2. Smith-Fineman-Myers syndrome
  3. Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome
  4. Smith-Magenis syndrome
  5. Smith-Martin-Dodd syndrome
  6. Smith-Morra
  7. Smith-n-Wesson
  8. Smith-n-Wessons
  9. Smith-Petersen nail
  10. smith-wright
  11. smith-wrights

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