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Ponziani Opening: Caro Gambit

ECO C448 half-movesWhite to move

Moves

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d5 4. Qa4 Bd7

The Ponziani Opening: Caro Gambit (C44) reaches this position after 8 half-moves, with White to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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