Best response to the Ponziani Opening: Neumann Gambit (C44)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6 4. Bc4 · Black to move
What is the best response to the Ponziani Opening: Neumann Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 Nf6 4. Bc4)? Black to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Bc5.
The main theoretical reply is Bc5, reaching the Italian Game: Classical Variation.
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