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-2Because of this, today the Ponziani Opening is being played rarely at all levels of chess. To some
extend, the Ponziani Opening is similar to the Ruy Lopes (3.Bb5) and Italian Game (3.Bc4 Bc5),
which are much more popular today...
It is a common opinion that the Ponziani Opening is not good for White to play and that Black can
easily get equal or better position... Being unpopular, the Pozniani Opening may be successfully
played for White against an unprepared opponent rated under 2000.
White can choose this chess opening if the game runs 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6. White moving on the
third move the pawn on c3 may surprise Black... Officially, the Ponziani Opening has at least 11
variations. 4-6 variations of the Ponziani Opening are the most common.
A-4. 5 Black Moves to Answer the Ponziani Opening
You are recommended to print the ebook and replay the shown variations on the real chess board.
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You are recommended to print the ebook and replay the shown variations on the real chess board.
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You are recommended to print the ebook and replay the shown variations on the real chess board.
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You are recommended to print the ebook and replay the shown variations on the real chess board.
-7C. In Conclusion
Learning the Ponziani Opening variations, you are recommended to remember the opening's
ideas, development squares, and typical moves.
Note: All the final opening positions within the ebook have been estimated by a computer program.
You are advised to estimate the positions by yourself taking into account the following factors:
- Implementation of the main strategies (1. Development, 2. Control of the Center, 3. King Safety).
- Material ratio (Queen = 10, Rook = 5, Bishop = 3, Knight = 3, Pawn = 1).
- King positions.
- Pawn positions (doubled pawns, pawn islands, etc.).
- Strong and weak minor pieces (bishops and knights).
- Open lines, diagonals, and who (White or Black) controls them.
- Position specifications (weak squares, 2 bishops are stronger than 2 knights, etc.).
Thank you for learning Ponziani Opening: How to Win This Chess Opening and
To Your Success!
Note: You can get more on chess openings at:
chess-openings-for-beginners.blogspot.com