Play the Ponziani

For some unknown reason the Ponziani Opening has been neglected in recent times. Dont be fooled by its apparently harmless reputation: the Ponziani is full of tricks and catches many unsuspecting opponents by surprise. Its also a perfect weapon for those who dont enjoy learning the mountains of theory.

In Play thePonziani, Dave Taylor and Keith Hayward present a comprehensive guide to this intriguing opening. They provide coverage of all the main lines, identify the best options, and highlight the key tactical and positional ideas. This book provides everything you need to know to play the Ponziani in your own games.