Taylor/Hayward: Play the Ponziani Klassiker Then the Sämisch is probably

Then the Sämisch is probably the most straightforward and natural answer

and certainly his most popular book:

Each game is introduced with an anecdote and brief comment about Art's opponent and combined with many archival photos

in some lines the central tension persists well into the middlegame

Taylor/Hayward: Play the Ponziani Klassiker Then the Sämisch is probablyThe 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