Chess Opening: Ponziani Opening 

Imagine creating a game that has so well stood the test of time as Chess.

I remember when I once captured en Croissant, and it cost me a cappucino. Then I realized it was a Ponziani scheme.

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It should really be called the pawnziani opening

what sux about being such a crappy chess player (myself and the people I play against) is that u can study the openings all you want but you won't be able to play them because your opponent is not going to respond with the necessary moves, AND, if he does it means he a bleep of a lot better chess player than me and is going to crush me as soon as i'm all out of memorized opening moves lol

Why would anyone play the ponziani opening? I can't believe you made this video.

Apparently, every move in this opening is "very, very..." something. "Very, very sharp", or "very, very agressive". And from any given position, white can have a "very, very good game". Not just good, or even very good, but very VERY good.

Hey, I wanted to say thank you for all of these videos. I have been playing the same group of people for 3 or 4 years now. Having a few options on openings helps keep the games fresh. Your videos have helped improve my game immensely! Thanks again.

"I want to make sure we cover both of those options" 19:21 He forgot the Nd5 variation -_-

@paulandlesson I recommend Fritz 12. I will be having a contest in a few days and will actually be giving away 2 copies. Stay Tuned.

I ask "What would Kevin do?" every game I play. Lol. Love your videos, Kevin!

Your opening videos are easily the best on RU-vid imo. You get right to the point whereas others spend too much time talking to themselves.

8:35 can u not see the pawn

this opening gave me a lot of success with white and black. thank you

Hey Kevin your chess videos are the best keep at it I learnt so much from you. Your videos alone brought my chess rating up from a 800~900 player to a 1100 ~1200 player your the best

Really good explanation of this opening - I learned a lot!

in 19.10 you said you're gonna cover 2 option one is knight to e4 and knight to d5. but you havent cover knight to d5 option

amazing job kevin truly is the best pnziani vid out there i have seen so far keep up the good work! :D

So basically, (from this and some other reading) sounds like this is an old opening that is just not really studied much, so it's potential lies in that fact, and that it really is best against beginners who are more prone to make mistakes. If anyone wants to correct me please do, but seems this is really best when the opponent makes mistakes, though this does provide many traps to lure them into. I will be sure to keep this in mind! Even if it's best against more novice players/needs some mistakes

After 10 years still the best video on ponziani