Best response to the Petrov's Defense (C42)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 · White to move

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What is the best response to the Petrov's Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nxf7.

The main theoretical reply is Nxf7, reaching the Petrov's Defense: Cochrane Gambit.

Ranked replies for White
Nxf7 theory
Nc4 theory
Nd3 theory
Nf3 theory
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