Best response to the Four Knights Game (C47)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 · White to move

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What is the best response to the Four Knights Game (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nd5.

The main theoretical reply is Nd5, reaching the Four Knights Game: Naroditsky Variation.

Ranked replies for White
Nd5 theory
Nxe5 theory
a3 theory
d4 theory
g3 theory
Bc4 theory
Bb5 theory
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