Best response to the Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Main Line (C52)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 · White to move
What is the best response to the Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Main Line (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with O-O.
The main theoretical reply is O-O, reaching the Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Slow Variation.
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