Best response to the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (C59)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2 h6 · White to move
What is the best response to the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Polerio Defense, Suhle Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 Na5 6. Bb5+ c6 7. dxc6 bxc6 8. Be2 h6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nh3.
The main theoretical reply is Nh3, reaching the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Steinitz Variation.
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