Ponziani chess opening.

GenericPurpleTurtle

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05 Jan 10

GenericPurpleTurtle

Joined: 04 Jan 10
Moves: 14

05 Jan 10

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!?

Ajuin

Joined: 10 Oct 09
Moves: 3027

05 Jan 10

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

Eladar

Joined: 12 Jul 08
Moves: 13814

06 Jan 10

I liked these youtubes.

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irontigran

Joined: 26 Jun 06
Moves: 59283

06 Jan 10

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.

skeeter

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Syver Yurt TC

Joined: 08 Mar 03
Moves: 38202

06 Jan 10

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

GenericPurpleTurtle

Joined: 04 Jan 10
Moves: 14

06 Jan 10

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

Bruckner

Joined: 23 Dec 08
Moves: 1573

08 Jan 10

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