Best response to the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation (C65)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5 · White to move
What is the best response to the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Beverwijk Variation (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Nf6 4. O-O Bc5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with c3.
The main theoretical reply is c3, reaching the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Zukertort Gambit.
Ranked replies for White