Best response to the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights Variation (A34)
1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3 · Black to move
What is the best response to the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights Variation (1. c4 c5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Nf3)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nc6.
The main theoretical reply is Nc6, reaching the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation.
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