Best response to the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (C36)

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5 · White to move

What is the best response to the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense (1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with exd5.

The main theoretical reply is exd5, reaching the King's Gambit Accepted: Modern Defense.

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