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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Taimanov Formation

Initial Position

Black accepts the gambit and adopts the Taimanov setup with e6 and Ne7. This flexible formation, named after Soviet grandmaster Mark Taimanov, provides solid counterattacking chances.

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