FOXY OPENINGS - VOLUME 151 - Crushing Black With The Deadly Ponziani Chess Tactics Software once wrote: "Petrosian is not

once wrote: "Petrosian is not a tiger that pounces on its prey

And yes it seems that Alejandro loves having his bishop on b7 (and g2)

as basically all the top players go for it with at least one color

Check out the game between Ponomariov and Eljanov played in the 2010 Blitz Championship

FOXY OPENINGS - VOLUME 151 - Crushing Black With The Deadly Ponziani Chess Tactics Software once wrote: "Petrosian is notGrandmasters 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