The Smith-Morra gambit is a good attempt to hit the sicilian where it hurts. Having gathered most relevant data concrening this gambit, I am finding that at strong club level results are good (for me anyway).One book suggests that 1.e4 c5 2. d4 cd 3. c3 dc 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 a6 7.0-0 Nf6 Is a winning idea for black. The thoughts being that black is threating 8....Bg4 which pins the knight and after exchanging Ne5 forking Queen and Bishop. 8. h3 suggests itself but 8....b5 seems good for Black. 8. Bg5 looking to chop the Knight ???? 8. b4 but again 8....b5 looks good
Has anyone any ideas ????? This I feel is the strongest line vs the Smith-Morra Gambit.