Best response to the Center Game: Paulsen Attack Variation (C22)

1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3 · Black to move

What is the best response to the Center Game: Paulsen Attack Variation (1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. Qxd4 Nc6 4. Qe3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nf6.

The main theoretical reply is Nf6, reaching the Center Game: Berger Variation.

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