A sharp gambit against the Sicilian where White sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and open lines. Popular at club level for its attacking potential.
Move Sequence
1. e4 c5 2. d4 cxd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nxc3 Nc6 5. Nf3 d6 6. Bc4 e6 7. O-O Nf6
Famous Game
Marc Esserman vs. Loek van Wely
Reykjavik Open, 2010· 1-0
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