Best response to the Bishop's Opening (C23)

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 · Black to move

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What is the best response to the Bishop's Opening (1. e4 e5 2. Bc4)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Bc5.

The main theoretical reply is Bc5, reaching the Bishop's Opening: Boi Variation.

Ranked replies for Black
Bc5 theory
Nf6 theory
c6 theory
d5 theory
f5 theory
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