Best response to the Danish Gambit (C21)

1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 · Black to move

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What is the best response to the Danish Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Ne7.

The main theoretical reply is Ne7, reaching the Danish Gambit Accepted: Svenonius Defense.

Ranked replies for Black
Ne7 theory
d5 theory
dxc3 theory
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