Ponziani chess opening.

I want to start using the ponziani, but I can't find much on it, can anyone show me a good clear introduction into the opening with the main variations and traps. Wikipedia isn't very helpful since it only gives me the thirst 4-5 moves, how am I to know what to do after black plays the counter gambit!?

http://chess-openings-for-beginners.blogspot.com/2009/11/ponziani-opening.html

only had a quick look but it seems to explain quite a bit

I liked these youtubes.

YouTube&feature=related

YouTube

Originally posted by Eladar
I liked these youtubes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZLHeKWhTQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebPhpnio8Y

yeah Ive seen those I think the guys style of presenting is good.

Originally posted by GenericPurpleTurtle
I want to start using the ponziani, but I can't find much on it, can anyone show me a good clear introduction into the opening with the main variations and traps. Wikipedia isn't very helpful since it only gives me the thirst 4-5 moves, how am I to know what to do after black plays the counter gambit!?

MCO - ver 14 I found to be the best and easily understood. Superb notation from Nick de Firmian.

skeets

I've seen thoughs and they were helpful but not very thorough, never mind I'll look at the other link.

Originally posted by GenericPurpleTurtle
I want to start using the ponziani, but I can't find much on it, can anyone show me a good clear introduction into the opening with the main variations and traps. Wikipedia isn't very helpful since it only gives me the thirst 4-5 moves, how am I to know what to do after black plays the counter gambit!?

You might want to investigate this:

http://www.everymanchess.com/chess/books/Play_the_Ponziani