Ponziani Countergambit
CommunityThe Ponziani, the fifth most common move on the third turn. My 3...f5 playing friends will be happy to know that it works here, and to great effect.
31lines
Play as Black
Lines (31)
1The clergyman hates steeds2The cleric merely dislikes stallions3White is having a sad sad game4The vicar absolutely despises ponies5The preist has changed his ways, giving up his life for a horsey6Queen move 1 - Qc27Queen move 1 - Qa48Queen move 1 - Qe29Queen move 2 - Qc210Queen move 2 - Qa411Queen move 2 - Qe212Queen move 3 - Qc213Queen move 3 - Qa414Queen move 3 - Qe215Accepted, d4, knight trade16Accepted, d4, knight retreat17Accepted, d4, forward knight18Slow pope19Connect 420Can't stop connect 421Accepted line bishop exchange 122Accepted line bishop exchange 223Nice activity24True center prowess25Don't try to hold on, you'll only make things worse26d4 declined27The Caribbean28Developing like a champ29White's backward center30A-pawn-a-troix31Googly moogly