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Ponziani Update 7 [C44]
22.01.2001
[David Taylor]
Ponziani Update #7
by David Taylor
Two super GMs play the Ponz in an exciting game!
The game is Jussupow,Artur - Sokolov,Ivan / Garmisch rapid 1994 / 0-1
1.e4
e5
2.Nf3
Nc6
3.c3
d5
4.Bb5
This move has been played in thousands of games and is in all the opening books. However recent analysis by GM Emms plus analysis in my book, Ponziani Power, cast some doubts on its soundness. The possible sequences of moves are very complicated and furthur analysis may have to be done. [ But, for now, I am advising 4. Qa4 here. 4.Qa4
D Taylor] 4...dxe4
5.Nxe5
Qg5
6.Qa4
[ the refutation of 6.d4
is given in my book] 6...Qxe5?!
[ usually seen is 6...Qxg2
7.Rf1
Bh3
8.Bxc6+
bxc6
9.Qxc6+
with very complicated play] 7.Bxc6+
bxc6
[ 7...Kd8?
8.Qxe4
wins for White] 8.Qxc6+
Kd8
9.Qxa8
Nf6
10.Na3
Bc5
[ 10...Qg5!?
is a suggestion from Emms, however after 11.d4!?
Qxg2
12.Rf1
White has a great advantage] 11.b4?
not the best, this offers Black some chances for cheapos [ 11.Nc4!
Qe6
12.b3
should be an easy win] 11...Bxf2+
12.Kxf2
e3+
13.dxe3
Ne4+
14.Ke1
Ke7
[ 14...Qxc3+
15.Ke2
Qxa1
16.Qxe4
Qxa2+
17.Kf3
and White wins] 15.Bb2
Rd8
16.Rd1??
Loses at once! [ 16.Qxa7
wins!] 16...Nxc3!
17.Kf2
Nxd1+
18.Rxd1
Qxb2+
19.Kg3
Qe5+
20.Kf2
Rxd1
21.Qxc8
Rd2+
22.Kf3
Qf6+
23.Ke4
Qc6+
and some say the Ponziani is a boring opening !? 0-1
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