Best response to the King's Pawn Game (C20)

1. e4 e5 · White to move

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What is the best response to the King's Pawn Game (1. e4 e5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nf3.

The main theoretical reply is Nf3, reaching the King's Knight Opening.

Ranked replies for White
Nf3 50% · 9g
d4 100% · 2g
d3 0% · 1g
a3 theory
b3 theory
c3 theory
c4 theory
f3 theory
f4 theory
Nc3 theory
Qf3 theory
Qh5 theory
Ke2 theory
Bd3 theory
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