Ponziani Opening: Steinitz Variation
ECO C448 half-movesWhite to move
Moves
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d5 4. Qa4 f6
The Ponziani Opening: Steinitz Variation (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.