Should I Try The Ponziani?

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HuskerNation1
I’ve been thinking of some new simple openings to conquer. I stumbled upon a Gotham Chess video covering the Ponziani. I think it could be effective against bad-mid rated players but against solid players I’d have a tough time. Thoughts?
Compadre_J

At your chess level, you could be playing a power house of an opening!

You could be playing the Fried Liver Attack.

Why even bother with a sad line like the Ponziani?

Allan0818
Yes
ToastBread_1

Ponziani is useful to trade your c-pawn for your opponent's e-pawn and many people at beginner level don't know how to counter it.

I recommend it, you can play it for low rated games but in high-rated games, you have to be careful.

Just be aware of 3. Nf6 and you will be ok.