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Chess Opening: Ponziani Opening

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Uploaded by on Apr 10, 2011

The Ponziani Opening starts with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.c3 as white looks to control the center of the board with d4 thrust. Black has many different options to defend but has to be careful as there are many traps that he can fall into.

Although many find this to be inferior to both the Ruy Lopez and the Italian Game, it has many exciting lines that give white a great game.

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  • "the computer favours white" what a racist computer

  • Why would anybody play the ponzianiopenings? Jk, thanks for another great explination

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  • thechesswebsite is without doubt the greatest chess website online, just donated.

  • You should really play against Chessnetwork, if you haven't already

  • Can you make a video on my favorite, yet rather unconventional opening, The Torre Attack?

  • Thanks Kevin, your videos are great. Keep making them!

  • i quit watching your videos for a while, not on purpose...but just found some other channels etc.

    But now, after watching this, i'm like "ooooh that was why i watched kevin from thechesswebsite".. because your videos and explanations are very very open-minded, clear, very pleasing to watch and therefore its easier to gather information! Keep up the good work this is one of a kind job!

    PS: I really would like you to do play on any chess website, against random opponents. Would be nice to watch!

  • @catataubra3447 If you were joking im sorry x)!... my apologies

  • @xIvalicex Are you familiar with irony my friend?

  • @catataubra3447 Passant is not illegal, google it.

  • @chasteen0221 Because blocking with the pawn makes him lose the rook like this:

    1. ...g6 2. Qxe5+... Be7 3. Qxh8+.... that´s why blocking with the pawn is a bad move

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