The Ponziani Opening (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3) is a tricky and underrated chess opening that can lead to some early traps if Black isn't careful. Chess Notation: * e4 e5 * Nf3 Nc6 * c3 Bc5 (A common developing move, but Black needs to be careful) * Nxe5 Nxe5 * d4 Bb6? (A mistake; Black's queen is now vulnerable) * dxe5 Qh4? (Another mistake; Black brings the queen out too early and now it's trapped) * g3! (Trapping the queen) * gxh4 Qxh4 * Bg2 (Developing the bishop and preparing to castle) *

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