Best response to the Philidor Defense (C41)

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6 · White to move

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What is the best response to the Philidor Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with d4.

The main theoretical reply is d4, reaching the Philidor Defense.

Ranked replies for White
d4 0% · 1g
Bc4 theory
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