FOXY OPENINGS - VOLUME 151 - Crushing Black With The Deadly Ponziani Kopec's Chess DVDs which at the time were

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In this Volume 2  I have omitted all positions where White places a bishop on d2 early in the game

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FOXY OPENINGS - VOLUME 151 - Crushing Black With The Deadly Ponziani Kopec's Chess DVDs which at the time wereGrandmasters have recently discovered that the Ponziani is a useful surprise weapon, and in 2012 and 2013 the opening has been played frequently at the highest level. Even Magnus Carlsen has used it! Therefore at club level, a good knowledge of the tactics and strategical objectives that White has after 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 c3!?, could easily rack up the wins. There is a lot less to know and learn about the Ponziani than any of the Ruy Lopez, the