Taylor/Hayward: Play the Ponziani Klassiker But every single chess decision

But every single chess decision is based on feelings

Pawn Endings

Exchange the right pieces at the right moment

The same arrangements of pieces occur again and again and a continuous study of the subtle interactions between the forces will inevitably lead to a greater sharpness in actual play

Then the Sämisch is probably the most straightforward and natural answer

Taylor/Hayward: Play the Ponziani Klassiker But every single chess decisionThe Ponziani Opening enjoys a long history, but for some unknown reason it has been neglected in recent times. Don't be fooled by its apparently harmless reputation: the Ponziani is full of tricks and catches many unsuspecting opponents by surprise. It's also a perfect weapon for those who don't fancy learning the masses of theory associated with more high profile openings like the Ruy Lopez. In Play the Ponziani , Dave Taylor and Keith Hayward