Ponziani Opening - Birati Chess Academy
It is one of the oldest chess openings, having been discussed in the literature by 1497.
- 1. e4 e5
- 2. Nf3 Nc6
- 3. c3
It is one of the oldest chess openings, having been discussed in the literature by 1497.
Ponziani's countergambit 3...f5!? was successfully played in the grandmaster game Hikaru Nakamura–Julio Becerra Rivero, US Championship 2007.
The Ponziani is a strong opening to use at club play and a suprise weapon to use at master level. If played correctly black can create a sharp opening with attacking chances for both sides. However black must tread carefully, playing naturally can lead to a variety of devastating traps.
Today, it is usually known by the name of Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani, whose main contribution to the opening was his introduction, in 1769
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