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Ponziani chess opening.

Ponziani chess opening.

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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!?

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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

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I liked these youtubes.

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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.

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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.

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

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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