Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Ponziani Opening!

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The Chess Giant

3 жыл бұрын

MY PONZIANI COURSE - thechessgiant.gumroad.com/l/ponzianiopeningcourse
Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Ponziani Opening!
The Ponziani Opening begins with the moves:
1. e4 e5
2. Nf3 Nc6
3. c3
The most popular options for white are the Giuoco Piano, Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, Scotch Game, Scotch Gambit, Evans Gambit, Fried Liver Attack, Three Knights Opening, and Four Knights Opening. These chess openings are used at the Grandmaster level, but today we cover an opening that isn't as common with the Ponziani Opening! The Ponziani Opening isn't played often at the Grandmaster level because with perfect play, black can reach equality. Well, that's what they say at least! In today's video, I will not be covering the most common variations for white, but the variations that perform better! One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is going onto a chess database, looking up an opening like the Ponziani, and then only going over the main line. We need to go over the most popular variations by the opponent, but we ourselves should approach chess with more creativity! In most chess openings, there are opening moves that are ignored, but that doesn't mean their worse! In fact, I believe when one plays the Ponziani to perfection against e5, white is guaranteed a slight advantage, and it's very easy for black to make mistakes since most black players don't prepare well for the Ponziani! In today's video, we will cover the chess opening strategy, chess opening moves, chess opening principles, chess opening ideas, chess opening tricks, chess opening tips, and chess opening traps surrounding the Ponziani Opening. Chess strategy, principles, moves, ideas, tricks, traps, secret checkmate strategy are all important when studying chess openings.
The Ponziani Opening is also a good chess opening for beginner chess players and intermediate chess players. Why is this? First off, the Ponziani is a ton of fun! There are tons of tricks and traps that can help you improve at chess fast, beat higher rated players, and get more wins under your belt. The Ponziani is also good for showing how to play chess and how to improve at chess. The chess opening strategy, chess opening theory, chess opening lines, chess opening moves, chess opening ideas, chess opening principles, chess opening variations, chess opening tricks, chess opening traps, and chess opening chess opening strategy is second to none. The Ponziani opening is simply a top tier chess opening for white and can help you win more games. In this beginner's chess lesson, we hope that you will not just learn to memorize lines and variations but really understand the game of chess. The fastest way to improve at chess is by not memorizing opening, but growing in the concept of the strategy, principles, and ideas surrounding a chess opening. Memorizing chess openings (especially chess opening traps) never hurts, but this needs to be done with understanding why we do what we do! We hope you enjoy learning to play the Ponziani Opening!
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@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 10 ай бұрын
MY PONZIANI COURSE - thechessgiant.gumroad.com/l/ponzianiopeningcourse
@irvgotti9737
@irvgotti9737 3 жыл бұрын
Yo this is the first chess video I fully thoroughly watched the way you explained it and sound didn’t feel boring at all
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha! I’m glad you liked it
@timnazarian2163
@timnazarian2163 3 жыл бұрын
2:20 - d5, Qa4, bd7 5:12 - d5, Qa4, dxe4 7:50 - d5, Qa4, f6 11:43 - Nf6, d4, exd4, e5, Ne4 14:40 - Nf6, d4, exd4, e5, Ne4, Qe2, Nc5 15:45 - Nf6, d4, exd4, e5, Nd5 17:14 - Nf6, d4, Nd5 18:18 - Nf6, d4, d6 Please correct me if I have something wrong :D
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for providing these timestamps Tim!
@timnazarian2163
@timnazarian2163 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant Yeah, no problem! I will update this list tomorrow. If you want you can use them in your description 😉
@miguelparada5283
@miguelparada5283 Жыл бұрын
For the 2:20 variant I think Black can play Bg4 instead of h6, and I find no good continuation for White.
@musician1770
@musician1770 Жыл бұрын
@@miguelparada5283 I just took a look at that. Since the pawn is pinned, white can simply play f3 in response to …Bg4
@miguelparada5283
@miguelparada5283 Жыл бұрын
@@musician1770 Sure is pinned, but not for long: 1... Bh5, 2 Bb5+ c6 3 dxc6 0-0, 7 cxb7 Rb8 and despite the annoying p in b7, White is about to get the King's side shattered. I think d3 is better than d4.
@braddavis8
@braddavis8 3 жыл бұрын
starting to fall back inlove with chess... i never use to study it as a kid but as a adult this makes me feel like a kid again
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Brad!
@Steve_K2
@Steve_K2 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like me, too. Almost a 50-year break.
@hotgluegun6934
@hotgluegun6934 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are really underrated! Ponziani is in my top3 opening list I love to play Ponziani because black can step in so many traps and disadvantages. It’s clearly a very good video, thank you for the informations!
@JustMe3.1415
@JustMe3.1415 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@richles1505
@richles1505 3 жыл бұрын
Wow finally a GM that explains in great great detail a beast of in opening I have around 19 GM channels that I subscribe to and u r by far the best ty
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for the kind words Rich. Thanks for the support man, let me know if there's any other chess openings you'd want to see covered!
@gmaster7277
@gmaster7277 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explain . Thanks for the information .
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gregory!
@arshanalam6186
@arshanalam6186 3 жыл бұрын
The exact video i was looking for loved it
@alamgirsani5531
@alamgirsani5531 3 жыл бұрын
I honestly don't know how you are so underrated. 20 minutes flew right by and I didn't lose focus at all. It was that darn interesting! I really want to learn this opening and guess what, got the perfect playlist for it. I really appreciate your work, brother. Keep it up.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alamgir! I appreciate the kind words!
@skyeruddell3196
@skyeruddell3196 3 жыл бұрын
such a great break down, thanks!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support!
@johnmarston5383
@johnmarston5383 3 жыл бұрын
Really well explained, and extremely detailed video. This was an amazing video and you have just earned yourself a subscriber.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you John! 🙌🏽
@edmontonboy99
@edmontonboy99 2 жыл бұрын
I got a plan John, this is a good one. I’m gonna mate my opponent in 3.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
WATCH MORE VIDEOS ON HOW TO PLAY THE PONZIANI: Learn to Play the 4 Ponziani Opening Traps: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebaeqquby67UkY0.html Learn to CRUSH Jaenisch Gambit with Ponziani: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obhyh8yVltrUqWg.html 13 Move Ponziani Checkmate Trap: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ec-lrL1hsb6Xd2Q.html
@alancoe1002
@alancoe1002 3 жыл бұрын
This opening was a favorite of Howard Staunton, who wrote about it in his Chess Handbook in around 1850. He also was a fan of the English opening. You have shown convincingly it's strengths and admitted weaknesses, but many don't know it's finer points and write it off as a museum opening. Thanks.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that! Thanks for the chess history!
@Agent.33
@Agent.33 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video and how you made it easy to follow. Thx man🔥🇺🇸
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
You got it brotha! Thank you!
@blessingkomana9960
@blessingkomana9960 3 жыл бұрын
I really love your content....this channel is going far in the next few months, keep the videos coming
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you brotha!
@lijujose44
@lijujose44 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Nice work!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mmsaint4283
@mmsaint4283 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad cause find this Channel!!!
@prakasavigraha6104
@prakasavigraha6104 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks heaps Solomon.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Of course, glad you enjoyed it!
@Rogue_Strummer
@Rogue_Strummer 3 жыл бұрын
Cool breakdown .. Ponziani looks legit and just the right amount of complicated.. Will have to study up on this boss man. TY!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if there's any other chess openings you'd want to see covered on the channel!
@xakin6261
@xakin6261 3 жыл бұрын
@Karol the anderssen opening is just dumb, are you trying to play a baby crab or smtn?
@SSyx23
@SSyx23 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video... I have a league game tomorrow and have been looking at this opening all week and then you post this... perfect timing!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that!
@jeffrichards3566
@jeffrichards3566 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff! Let me know if there's any other chess openings you'd want me to cover!
@the333showy
@the333showy 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really good fully explained, detailed, sophistecated and spectacular video
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Viliaana! I really appreciate that!
@martinbooth5151
@martinbooth5151 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Really instructive vid. Have watched a couple of times and will continue to return to. Cheers
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Martin, super glad that you found it helpful bro! Thanks for the kind words, wishing you a good weekend!
@reuds
@reuds 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully explained, thank you so much for this informative video. I really think it will help me see better moves. Subbed :)
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! And I'm glad you enjoyed the video, let me know if there's any other chess openings you'd want to see covered on this channel!
@VFomalhaut
@VFomalhaut Жыл бұрын
cheers. and looking forward to you becoming an NM, pretty exciting! have a great year.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Cheers! And thanks! That will be a cool day if it ever comes! You have a great year as well my friend.
@apfel_red8087
@apfel_red8087 Жыл бұрын
thx man with this video i can finally learn the basics
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!! The Ponziani is a ton of fun
@NicoSeven7
@NicoSeven7 Ай бұрын
Very nice. Thanks man 👍
@gabriellouisetti5033
@gabriellouisetti5033 3 жыл бұрын
I know this one, I don't play since long time! good to see it back! Hope it will work Thanks so much!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gabriel! Let me know how it goes!
@abhaytaranathk7496
@abhaytaranathk7496 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work Solomon
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abhay!
@alfonstabz9741
@alfonstabz9741 3 жыл бұрын
man I like the way you present your videos and the set up of your channel is good.,,
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for the kind words.
@vladimirs7878
@vladimirs7878 3 жыл бұрын
Uh, this channel is pretty great. Thanks for all of these opening videos.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vladimir! I appreciate it
@kevinmcgrath1052
@kevinmcgrath1052 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. The Ponziani Opening is OP!
@raphaelb7933
@raphaelb7933 3 жыл бұрын
Great content
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Raphael! Let me know if there's any other chess openings or Ponziani Opening related content you'd want to see covered on this channel!
@matthewgensburg2964
@matthewgensburg2964 2 жыл бұрын
Used to occasionally see some of your videos, now I'm watching every one. Completely deserve the sub. Also I'd love to see something covering more trappy King's Indian Defense lines if those exist... either way, LOVE the channel
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matthew! Thank you brotha for the kind words, truly humbled. Glad to help, and ya thanks for that recommendation. Are you thinking of lines against the King's Indian or lines for the King's Indian player?
@tomdoyle3677
@tomdoyle3677 2 жыл бұрын
hi I love your videos you are the only KZfaqr that explains and helps me understand new chess openings so i was wondering if you could do the Stafford gambit if you haven't thank you stay safe love you vids
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! Thanks for the kind words I really appreciate it man. Ya we actually made a video covering the top 7 traps of the Stafford Gambit, and then we also made another video covering a new Stafford Trap discovered by Eric Rosen against white's "refutation." I hope these are helpful for you! Top 7 Stafford Gambit Traps kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN-gl6Vn06-2gqM.html NEW Stafford Gambit Trap! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtyAq8ekq66Whmw.html
@pieterdenhertog288
@pieterdenhertog288 3 жыл бұрын
very instructive for me as a clubplayer, clear presentation (not too fast!) and I'm going to play it again
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pieter, I appreciate it! Let me know what you think of it!
@luaraguiar819
@luaraguiar819 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luar! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@dann7598
@dann7598 3 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna study this vid
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Let me know what you think!
@ethanolhaines4139
@ethanolhaines4139 3 жыл бұрын
1 month of studying. You gotta let us know when you finish!
@tyler200087
@tyler200087 3 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna study this comment
@YuuXVI
@YuuXVI 3 жыл бұрын
@@tyler200087 Yo what did you learn?
@marcusvergara6193
@marcusvergara6193 2 жыл бұрын
@@YuuXVI 5 months, mans went really in depth
@joaoflaviozanini661
@joaoflaviozanini661 3 жыл бұрын
great vid man, ll help me a lot. Thxx, I'll just suggest to slice the video stripe in some parts to be easilier to found all the things, like chapters. But even so, this is the best vid to study ponziani opening, congrats
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha! And ya that’s a good idea!
@PROJECTJoza100
@PROJECTJoza100 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Onkar14
@Onkar14 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video sir..Thank you
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Onkar, I appreciate it!
@edmundespina7043
@edmundespina7043 3 жыл бұрын
Dude i like your explanation for this variation.. that why I like this to much to play with this ponziane opening
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Ayy thanks Edmund! Ya the Ponziani is easily one of my favorite openings right now as well.
@edmundespina7043
@edmundespina7043 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant coach may i know what your ranking rigth now..
@RosettaTone
@RosettaTone 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Do you have any videos on extremely unusual openings such as knights pawn openings or bishop pawn openings, that would be great, thanks!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! And here is a list of some openings that you may find interesting. (Also sorry for late response I'm trying to catchup on comments) Saragossa Opening: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8iImc-YrtinaY0.html Polish Opening: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5dxodWBuNfFpWw.html Larsen's Opening: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9VpYK5k1NjeYHk.html Bird's Opening: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8iIZM9n1qq3kXk.html Hope these help! Thanks, Solomon
@lukecrawford6251
@lukecrawford6251 3 жыл бұрын
It definitely doesn’t seem user friendly for some one of my skill (just under 700) but I study a lot and tend to favor a very in depth approach. I’m gonna give this a try I think it’ll benefit me as I’m sliding up the rating board really quickly. Awesome video!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I thought I'd post a video below, zero pressure to watch! I think it could possibly help you and your openings as it shows the 4 rules or steps which you should generally follow against any chess opening. Have a good day brotha! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbKDqrqUyL69n2Q.html
@Hazelod
@Hazelod 5 ай бұрын
As a 1900 this won me many games and im watching this to master all lines because im stagning at that level
@BurningPaperMusic
@BurningPaperMusic 2 жыл бұрын
Nice and clear, I normally don’t “like and subscribe “ when asked at the start (often stop watching) … but having watched it I do want to see more:-)
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The Ponziani is good and most e5 players don't know much about it.
@hypekillacsplaya
@hypekillacsplaya 4 ай бұрын
wow great content, suscribed!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! And nice choice with the Ponziani Opening! Also, ALWAYS feel free to comment any thoughts, questions, or video requests you would want to see covered on the channel!
@Chris_0303
@Chris_0303 2 жыл бұрын
great video
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed it, are there any other chess openings you would want to see on the channel? :)
@NAONSIHMANEH
@NAONSIHMANEH Жыл бұрын
Saya dari Bandung Indonesia, terimakasih atas informasinya , permainan Queen Gambit Ku semakin meningkat.
@ojassvinithiagarajan3976
@ojassvinithiagarajan3976 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to this channel and I'm not sure if you have made a video on the stafford gambit, but if you haven't then can you make a video on the stafford gambit?
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great idea.
@shloksangle2451
@shloksangle2451 2 жыл бұрын
Could you make a video on the kings gambit there are not that many good videos on it. Love your videos by the way
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I will make a note of it. Thanks for the chess opening recommendation the King's Gambit is fun.
@fnsdealers9489
@fnsdealers9489 3 жыл бұрын
I tried doing ponziani and something similiar to scholars mate in the endgames it worked beautifully👌
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Nice 🙌🏽
@d7writes
@d7writes 2 жыл бұрын
This opening looks like a lot of fun! I think I'll give it a spin next time I play!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes! Definitely a solid opening with a lot of fun traps.
@francescosi7556
@francescosi7556 2 жыл бұрын
Loving it. I don't know if you did it already, i must check, but i would love to have a video on the reti
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
I have not, although I have made a video on the King's Indian attack! What would you specifically covered in the Reti my friend? like what lines/variations
@francescosi7556
@francescosi7556 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant i play the Kings Indian defence. I will check the attack as well :) i like playing the queens gambit starting with the reti if they go for 1..d5 (or the Catalan as well) . I dont really go for the reti main line because after 2.c4,d4 and 3.e3, c5 i dont know what to play. If you could make a video about the possible lines after 1.Nf3,d5 2.c5,d4 that would be really helpful. Thank you for asking the lines too!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
@@francescosi7556 Sweet Francesco, I will keep these variations you just shared in mind! Thanks for sharing! Also ya the King's Indian Defence is great!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Francesco I finally got around to making this Reti Opening video you were asking about! Here is the link! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrCblK6d09Kmdac.html
@blessingkomana9960
@blessingkomana9960 3 жыл бұрын
And please make a video on the Caro-Kann and Stafford cambit
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the opening recommendations! We actually made a Caro-Kann Defense video, but I'll have to make sure to do the Stafford! I'll post the Caro-Kann below. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJZgeMp13NeYfpc.html
@kookykook3953
@kookykook3953 11 ай бұрын
As a complete beginner armed with this bongziani, I'm off to my local chess club tonight. I'll remember the first three moves at least.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Good luck! Let me know how it goes!
@faisalaman8914
@faisalaman8914 3 жыл бұрын
Please teach us all gambit like this please
@stavrossfakianakis2110
@stavrossfakianakis2110 2 жыл бұрын
I studied this video with stockfish and it seemingly thinks that instead of Bf4 at 6:30 it prefers the instant Rd1, as the Bf4 variation would win a rook, but only after Bb5 by white, which would give black time to play Nf6-Ng4 and create some counterplay. It still gives white some advantage of about +0.8-1.0, but the instant Rd1 move seems to give him a +3.8 advantage, and would win the d3 pawn next move anyways, which would put black at a huge disadvantage. What's your opinion on this? Apart from that, I got into your videos from the ponziani series and can see you're doing a brilliant job. Keep up the good work.
@umeshsingh-mk5bk
@umeshsingh-mk5bk 3 жыл бұрын
GREAT, THOUGH RARE. NICELY EXPLAINED.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@agentsmith9641
@agentsmith9641 2 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen this played since magnus carlsen playe dit for a while,love off beat openings like alekhine,b6,nimzo indian,hippo,jobava london another under rated opening.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Totally! You and I think very similarly - I think I've made videos on all of these except the Jobava London which should come out soon!
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855 3 жыл бұрын
YOUR VIDEOS ARE HONESTLY SUPERB!!! I think you should cover king's gambit?.............
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha! I really appreciate it! Ya I should, what variations do you want covered? Or just a general overview? I did triple muzio gambit and that was fun to make
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant how to counter the fischer's defence and the modern defence and the main move g5 in the kings gambit accepted.
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant The triple muzio gambit is so sick, but is a kinda rare in games
@MooneLightEntertainment
@MooneLightEntertainment Жыл бұрын
*This video made me realise how much I've been playing Ponziani wrong!* 😭😭😭 I've been winning using all the wrong ways...
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Glad you got something out of it Sommy! And hey nice choice with playing the Ponziani :)
@victorchavez2217
@victorchavez2217 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Solomon why don't You do a series about checkmate patterns, You know like Anastasia, philidor legacy (smothered mate), dovetail, greek gift, bishop takes on h6 sacs, all the back ranks etc.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea Victor! Just took a picture of this comment, really good idea. I haven't even heard of the dovetail or greek gift but I'll look into it!
@Sh.a.0.s
@Sh.a.0.s 2 жыл бұрын
At 8:16, if black bishop goes to g4 instead of d7 , it kinda messes up everything for white lol.. so if white castles afterwards , u proceed by taking the knight on f3 and black has better position and up a knight
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Bg4 is a strong move for black! Should have included it in video - against it I would recommend c4 from white and if you plug it into the computer we sit at +0.07 for white (so dead even lol) but with white being able to fall into trouble fast with a single mistake. Thanks for sharing this
@johnp845
@johnp845 3 жыл бұрын
Professor Ruddell, When you are the black pieces, and white plays the Ponziani opening (3. c3) against you, what is your preferred defense? 3. Nf6 (Jaenisch) ? 3. d5 ? 3. d6 ? 3. f5 (Ponziani counter-gambit) ? 3. other ? thank you!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm for me I probably go for the Jaenisch and then take on e4 because it is sound and most Ponziani players aren’t prepared for Nxe4 and Bc5! White is completely okay obviously but most don’t know what to do
@user-kh4ef8pm8p
@user-kh4ef8pm8p 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you explain great,i like the video. Could you explain the danish opening please?
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And ya I should do that!
@user-kh4ef8pm8p
@user-kh4ef8pm8p 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant thanks,😊
@anow3594
@anow3594 3 жыл бұрын
There is a move after white's d4 which puts a spanner in the works for your analysis. Instead of black playing d6 it can play d5 which makes it a completely new ball game.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Are you speaking of the move after black plays Nf6? Or an immediate d5 against c3? D5 against c3 was covered in video. If you speak of after Nf6 and d4 and then d5, we can play Bb5 and white is more than okay here but like you said definitely a different ball game and it would be fun to make a video on this line. Thanks for the thoughtful comment!
@newtraineee1882
@newtraineee1882 Жыл бұрын
best ponziani lesson on youtube
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Ayyy thank you brotha!
@s.m.j.tayebi
@s.m.j.tayebi 7 ай бұрын
very good Dear Solomon
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked this video on the Ponziani Opening! Nice chess opening choice!
@dorto7779
@dorto7779 3 жыл бұрын
14:50 After Knight e6, if white plays d5 to fork the knights black can just play Knight e4 to threaten the queen. Here white has to take the knight, black recaptures with their knight and then white has to run their Queen away so I'm not sure if you really can fork black here
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
That's a good point I didn't realize that! Even then, I do think that d5 is the best move forking both knights. Black can save the knight by playing Nd4 like you said... but then we take the knight and then play Qe4 and the knight is trapped... black can play a move by c5 or Bc5 but blacks position is super awkward and the computer says that white is up nearly +2.5. Nice correction though, I hadn't realized that!
@dorto7779
@dorto7779 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant Came across it in a game last week and thought I'd mention it here!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@hadisusanto8201
@hadisusanto8201 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Solomon. Great video. Can u show me on your KZfaq video, the game between Kasparov (white) vs kramnik year 2000, Berlin defense? Thank you so much
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Hadi! Just added this to my list thanks for the recommendation!
@elperro3683
@elperro3683 Жыл бұрын
17:05 mark where you cover black’s fourth move, Nxe4: I advanced my d-pawn as you recommended; this put pressure on black’s knight on c6. But black surprised me with Bc5! This was a beautiful attack on my f2 pawn! I played Be3 and black played Bxe3, followed by my move, fxe3. Black then moved his threatened knight on c6. Not surprisingly, I lost the game. Turns out the best move for white after black’s move, Bc5, is dxc6. Black plays Bxf2+ and this gives black a very slight advantage. It is definitely a good response to the Ponziani.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Hey! You're exactly right in saying this is a good response to the Ponziani. In fact, it's the best one! I am making a Ponziani Course which is set to release soon. And, in it I go over this exact option for black and how white can respond. However, in the meantime here is my video on it which you may find helpful! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obhyh8yVltrUqWg.html Thanks, And let me know if anything else pops up! Solomon
@HairEEck
@HairEEck 9 ай бұрын
​@@TheChessGianthey! How is the ponziani course going? I've been looking for a course like that for a while
@SuchithKatakam
@SuchithKatakam 3 күн бұрын
Hey this is soo good i use it all the time, but could you explain how to deal with this 1. e4 - e5 2. Nf3 - Nc6 3. c3 - Nf6 4. d4 - 'd5' My opponents mostly play this move and i dont know how to respond Could you (or anyone else) help me??
@ahmedqenawy4660
@ahmedqenawy4660 3 жыл бұрын
Hello. Would you please make a video on the attacking lines for white in the Orthoshnap gambit.? Thanks Millions
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great idea.
@ahmedqenawy4660
@ahmedqenawy4660 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant Thanks, Chess giant is second to none.
@MungareMike
@MungareMike 3 жыл бұрын
Only 3k subscribers?? Jeez. Here, take my subscribe!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
I'm responding to this WAY late.... but thanks for subscribing! We almost at 25K - thanks for being one of the first
@REAL_SKYFIRE
@REAL_SKYFIRE 2 жыл бұрын
duuude, your voice is so deep, I recommend using a speaker with full bass... and enjoy the video 😂
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you brotha!
@ramaraoborra7528
@ramaraoborra7528 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man can you make about Roy Lopez opening Murphy defense
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for putting this chess opening on my radar!
@byfoul8743
@byfoul8743 2 жыл бұрын
my favorite opening
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
I've never met you man, but we are on the same page!
@byfoul8743
@byfoul8743 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant YKTFV
@ygmsniper
@ygmsniper 9 ай бұрын
Could you also make a video about queens gambit accepted, and queens gambit declined tarrasch defense?
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 9 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for the chess opening recommendation!
@kentbriangalleros6659
@kentbriangalleros6659 Жыл бұрын
F6 move for black is a Steinitz variation of d5 line
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
Ah gotchu!
@DPNack_
@DPNack_ Жыл бұрын
A solid rook that's rock solid 16:37
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Yup you know it!
@ujjwalkothari2011
@ujjwalkothari2011 Жыл бұрын
Could you make a video in roussesa gambit ?
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant Жыл бұрын
I had looked it up before but forgot what it was so just researched it again. Looks like a fun option for the black side. Thanks for putting this on my radar!
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, you have inspired me a lot to play and improve my chess. With your ponziani videos, I have won a lot of games. Now I started to write Chess Theory, and guess what...... I am writing the theory about the PONZIANI OPENING.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I'm honored! Let's play on chess.com sometime! My username is "ChessGiantKZfaq."
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855
@suspiciousnerdwithligma6855 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheChessGiant Thanks brother. My id on chess.com is Divyam_1011. I am so lucky! Thanks!
@psyaiya
@psyaiya 3 жыл бұрын
6:45 - if white takes the rook with queen it leaves the second bishop undefended, you're trading 1 rook for 2 bishops. you have to move Bb5 first threatening mate before taking the rook
@r0ughTr1p
@r0ughTr1p 3 жыл бұрын
If 10. Bf4 Qxf4 11. Qxc6+ Kf8 12. Qxa8 Qxc4 like you're suggesting, then White plays Qxc8 and it is check mate. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
@psyaiya
@psyaiya 3 жыл бұрын
@@r0ughTr1p 10. Bf4 Qxf4 11. Qxc6+ Kd8 12. Qxa8 Qxc4 then white cannot play Qxc8 because king is protecting bishop
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim! So here is the line! 10.Bf4 Qxf4 11. Qxc6+ Kd8 12. Bb5!!!! By playing this we are threatening Qe8#... and the very next move we are going to take the rook and our bishop on b5 can no longer be taken!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
No this is completely correct! Let me show the line if Kd8 is played instead of Kf8 - 10.Bf4 Qxf4 11. Qxc6+ Kd8 12. Bb5!!!! By playing this we are threatening Qe8#... and the very next move we are going to take the rook and our bishop on b5 can no longer be taken!
@vVearon
@vVearon 10 ай бұрын
i’m 250 elo, i don’t know any openings, just how the pieces move. let’s see how that changes after i learn this edit 4 months later: i haven’t learnt it yet. but i’m 400 elo now, and haven’t played chess in uh 4 months.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын
I recommend that you learn a chess opening (can be the Ponziani Opening, Italian Game, Vienna Game, etc.) but also don't feel the pressure to master it. Just learn the basics, and then really pour your energy into TACTICS and ENDGAMES. This is what will help you grow as a chess player! Hope this helps, Thanks, Solomon
@CyprianSajna
@CyprianSajna 2 жыл бұрын
Are Gambit (any) played nowadays on grandmaster level? If so, could you please make a video about it?
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cyprian! This is a great idea - I should make a video giving a list of gambits that are still being played commonly at the GM level in tournament situations.
@vendersaddul2823
@vendersaddul2823 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, new subscriber here
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing! Always feel free to ask me any questions or let me know any chess openings you'd want to see covered on the channel!
@yeyintaung9837
@yeyintaung9837 9 ай бұрын
Plz make a video about Sicilian,I found it quite effective and also hard to handle
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын
You mean from the white side? Like how to play against the Sicilian Defense?
@yeyintaung9837
@yeyintaung9837 5 ай бұрын
@@TheChessGiant yes "how to play Sicilian defence" like Garry Kasparov 😁
@sullivanmaclellan4798
@sullivanmaclellan4798 16 күн бұрын
I might be just plain dumb here but can you use as black. Been trying to find a secondary opening for my london but I find with the ponziani you never get set up before the opponent pressures your pawn as black.
@TrebleWing
@TrebleWing 3 жыл бұрын
I guess queen could retreat to d7 right away instead of losing a tempo on the bishop. (in the line in which pawn takes e4)
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Yep! This does lead to some other issues for black but it's good to keep in mind that Bf4 is possible against that Qd6 move. Thanks!
@Trevy07
@Trevy07 Жыл бұрын
There's no better Ponziani opening explanation on KZfaq.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Thank you my brotha 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@maxlieder16
@maxlieder16 3 жыл бұрын
This very good against GM Steffan Tietze...
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын
Did GM Steffan lose against the Ponziani Opening?
@owenhampton3208
@owenhampton3208 3 жыл бұрын
tip: you can actually play the ponziani with black, it works both ways
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
How?
@aliciamikedietz6958
@aliciamikedietz6958 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been struggling to find an ideal way to handle he situation where black sacrifices his C6 Knight and moves his Bishop to c5 instead with the idea to check the white king on Bf2. How should white respond to the bishop to c5? 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. c3 Nf6 4. d4 Nxe4 5. d5 Bc5
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! So we actually made a video on that specific variation, I'll leave the link below! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obhyh8yVltrUqWg.html
@piyushgaikwad6863
@piyushgaikwad6863 3 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on sicilian defense all variations or just any strong game for black... Kind of losing more with black 😅
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Hey I'm responding to this late but here is my video (that you may have seen drop) on the Sicilian Defense: (Also what kind of Sicilian do you go with?) Sicilian Defense Introduction: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/meBmoZB41MiyiHU.html
@adamsteinmetz4485
@adamsteinmetz4485 3 жыл бұрын
Hello, at 12:02, you show two options for black's knight. But I have found that after e5, my opponents often play Ng4 to attack the e5 pawn. After that, I usually end up trying to protect the e5 pawn by taking on d4, which I assume is not the right approach. I assume by the fact that you didn't cover the Ng4 move by black that there something obviously disadvantageous for black in that move, but I could use a short explanation of how to best attack it. Thanks!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
That's a great question! You're exactly right by playing cxd4! The reason I didn't cover it was because we can simply play pawn takes and protect the e5 pawn, and after this, the knight on g4 is extremely awkward. In fact, it can only really move to h6 in which case we can potentially take it with the bishop and give black double isolated pawns on h7 and h6. Playing Ng4 attacks the pawn on e5, but after the simple cxd4, that knight is badly placed.
@adamsteinmetz4485
@adamsteinmetz4485 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@janjader1456
@janjader1456 3 жыл бұрын
Stafford gambit!
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Will do Jan!
@DineshKumar-xn9ce
@DineshKumar-xn9ce 3 жыл бұрын
The way you explain is impressive 🔥 please make video to memorize notations
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dinesh! Appreciate the kind words! Do you mean how to learn notation or how to calculate far ahead in a game?
@noneone8726
@noneone8726 3 жыл бұрын
This is Vivid Proof that Chess is a BORING WASTE OF TIME. It comes down to which pompous asshole has Memorized more moves and counter moves. THIS is why Chess Snob DOUCHE BAGS will only play chess with you, no other game, EVER......because every ounce of their lives is invested in this pathetic memorization exercise. Chess Snobs need to DIE in Agony. Fuck Chess. Play Terrace, King's Court, YINSH, Go, Hive. chess is for assholes----they have no other skill than memorization. ZERO imagination, Zero life, Zero creativity, zero actual dignity. Freaks who deserve to die. And they are ARROGANT about their sickening STAGNATION chess snobs SUCK chess snobs SUCK Chess Sucks sucks sucks donkey dicks Wow, you can count cards Rain Man............fuck you. Don't waste your lives, kids. TIME is the one thing you can never get more of. Chess is a Total Waste of Your Time. Chess will turn you into a boring arrogant PRICK. Go ahead, challenge a chess player to a game of Hive. They will Refuse, because they haven't memorized the moves.
@jovannovokmet5043
@jovannovokmet5043 3 жыл бұрын
@@noneone8726 only the openings are complicated memoryzation. The rest of the game isn't. And the big thing about chess is expirience, the more you play the better you are. So you cannot just memorize.
@xakin6261
@xakin6261 3 жыл бұрын
@@noneone8726 are you having a stroke? you do not need to memorize anything if you dont want to
@justerooni
@justerooni Жыл бұрын
After Nxe4 from black and white plays d5, what do you do if they play Bc5?
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 11 ай бұрын
Hey so I have a Ponziani Course coming out soon which looks to answer this, but in the meantime, here is my video on it that I made awhile back! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obhyh8yVltrUqWg.html Hope this helps, and let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks, Solomon
@sircomrade5666
@sircomrade5666 5 ай бұрын
Very trappy opening. I like it.
@TheChessGiant
@TheChessGiant 5 ай бұрын
Agreed! In my online course on the Ponziani Opening, I believe I found there were around 15 chess opening traps for white coming out of the Ponziani Opening, I have yet to find another opening (or gambit) that comes close!
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