Best response to the Irish Gambit (C44)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nxe5 · Black to move
What is the best response to the Irish Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nxe5)? 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 King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit, Chiodini Gambit.
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