Ponziani Opening
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Chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3
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Ponziani Opening
- Chess Openings
The Ponziani Opening is a chess opening beginning 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3. Discussed in literature by 1497, it is among the oldest chess openings. It is named for Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani, who introduced the 3...f5 countergambit in 1769. The move c3 supports a later d4 advance and can enable early queen development. Modern players typically use it as a surprise weapon.
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- Opening moves
- 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3
- Earliest discussion
- Discussed in literature by 1497
- Named for
- Domenico Lorenzo Ponziani
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- Ponziani Opening (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q505822
- Text
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