Learning Fiore De Liberi

Frontale threatens the fast cut, while Dente de Zenchiaro Mazana threatens a quick thrust to the hands. This keeps the two from immediately attacking. If the middle boars tooth takes the point off line, Frontale will deliver a quick fendente to the head, followed by a thrust, in classic Fiore. On the other hand if Frontale extends to far, or otherwise exposes the hands, they'll receive a point through them quickly.

Range is also a key player here, too close and Dente de Zenchiaro Mazana can end up with the point closer to the hands, then Frontale is to the head. In addition to range, if either player is off the line, Frontale has an advantage.

If Middle Boars Tooth attacks first, the point is easy to slip with an advance traverse, and uncovering the head. Should Frontale attack first, it exposes the hands to attack. Even if Frontale leads with a traverse, the hands are exposed during the transition, and it's easy for middle boars tooth to adjust as well.

Both wards can be considered aggressive wards in and of themselves. However, should either player be overly aggressive, they'll expose themselves to the other. Controlled deliberate aggression may also seem to be an avenue, however, a slight mistake, or misjudgment can bring disaster. Again we see that the way to win is to be patient, and encourage your opponent to make the mistake.